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Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (3 Ingredients)

February 13, 2023 By Heidi 24 Comments

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Craving something sweet and delicious tonight? This Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe will become your new favorite weeknight dessert treat!

Then… have even more mug cake fun when you also make this Vanilla Mug Cake, Lemon Mug Cake, and Spice Mug Cake!

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

Life is better with a piece of cake, right?

That’s why this easy Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe is going to be your new best friend!

Kyla writes: “A quick and delicious treat”

The next time you have a craving for a piece of chocolate cake, this chocolate mug cake will be ready for you. It’s like a cozy hug in a mug!

Then, you can even send it over the top when you mix in some semi-sweet chocolate chips!

With no milk and no cocoa powder needed, you’ll simply whisk together a Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix with an Angel Food Cake Mix, and have the perfect mix ready to go!

You can easily store the mix in mason jars in your pantry, so it’s ready and waiting for you.

Or give some mug cake mix as a sweet little Gift in a Jar! It’s always appreciated!

So what are you waiting for?

Let’s make a cute little single serving chocolate cake, shall we?

Here’s what you’ll need to make this Easy Chocolate Mug Cake with Cake Mix…

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Chocolate Mug Cake Ingredients

It takes just 3 simple ingredients to make the BEST Chocolate Mug Cake!

Check your cupboards or pantry, or add the following to your next grocery list to make sure you’ve got everything on hand…

  • Angel Food Cake Mix
  • Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix
  • Chocolate Chips

How to Make Chocolate Mug Cake

It’s actually SO easy to make a chocolate fluffy mug cake!

Here’s what you’ll do…

Whisk together your Chocolate Cake Mix and Angel Food Cake Mix in a large bowl to make your mug cake mix.

When your ready to make your mug cake, add some mix, chocolate chips, and water to your mug.

Make sure to stir really well.

Then microwave your cake, and allow it to cool before digging in.

Top with some whip cream if you’re feeling wild.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy every decadent bite!

See… I told you this was going to be EASY!!

Scroll down for the printable recipe card with detailed, step-by-step instructions.

Chocolate Mug Cake Reviews

Here’s what your frugal friends are saying about this Easy Chocolate Cake Mix Mug Cake…

One reader writes: “Such an easy and quick afternoon treat.”

Kim writes: “This is awesome!”

Kyla writes: “A quick and delicious treat”

Ameya writes: “I tried this except with red velvet cake mix!”


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Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

This easy Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe will become your new favorite weeknight treat!
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Cook Time1 minute min
Total Time3 minutes mins
Servings: 26

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake Mix Box ('Just Add Water' variety)
  • 13.25 oz. Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Box
  • 1 tbsp Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 2 tbsp Water

Instructions

  • In large mixing bowl, whisk together Chocolate Cake Mix and Angel Food Cake Mix until well combined.
  • Transfer mix to mason jars for easy storage. (you can use THREE 16 oz. mason jars, or ONE 32 oz. mason jar + ONE 16 oz. mason jar)
  • When the craving for chocolate cake sets in, add 3 tbsp. Cake Mix + 2 tbsp. Water to a microwave safe mug, and stir well.
  • Then stir in 1 tbsp. of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips.
  • Microwave for 1 minute, or until done.
  • Top with some whip cream and ENJOY!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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So have you tried this easy Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe yet?

Leave a comment and share…

Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Recipes Tagged With: Angel Food, Cakes, Mug Cake

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    • Tasia says

      February 19, 2023 at 2:31 pm

      Who knew a mug cake could be so easy?? Perfect when you just need a little chocolate cake treat!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 20, 2023 at 2:56 pm

        That’s so true, Tasia! They really are unbelievably easy to make! 🙂

        Reply
    • Adriana Leandro says

      February 16, 2023 at 6:02 pm

      What an interesting idea! I really love mug cake.
      Have a nice day!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 18, 2023 at 12:52 pm

        Thanks, Adriana… I sure do love mug cakes, too! A little cake makes any day better! 🙂

        Reply
    • CoCo says

      February 16, 2023 at 4:17 am

      This mug cake looks amazing, Heidi! I’m definitely the person looking for something a little sweet so this is the perfect idea for me. Can’t wait to try it and thank you for the recipe. Hugs, CoCo

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 18, 2023 at 12:51 pm

        Thank you so much, CoCo! I love how it’s the perfect little portion control amount of chocolatey goodness! ENJOY!

        Reply
    • Healthy World Cuisine says

      February 15, 2023 at 11:15 am

      Wow! So light and spongy and only 3 ingredients. This mug cake sounds dangerously delicious.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 18, 2023 at 12:51 pm

        Dangerously delicious sums it up perfectly… it is SO irresistible, especially with gooey melted chocolate chips! 🙂

        Reply
    • somewhereinireland says

      February 15, 2023 at 8:21 am

      What an interesting idea to make a cake in a mug. Thanks for the tips and recipe.
      Have a wonderful week.

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 18, 2023 at 12:50 pm

        You’re very welcome! Hope you have an amazing weekend!

        Reply
    • Lisa's Notebook says

      February 15, 2023 at 3:01 am

      My daughter has a friend over for a sleepover this week, so I’ll be sending them to the shops to get some Betty Crocker supplies – perfect timing, Heidi, thank you, and yum!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 18, 2023 at 12:49 pm

        Oh that’s perfect timing, Lisa… I hope they love their mug cakes! 🙂

        Reply
    • delphine says

      February 15, 2023 at 2:05 am

      J’aime beaucoup le chocolat c’est gourmand
      Bises

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 18, 2023 at 12:49 pm

        Moi aussi 🙂 Bises

        Reply
    • Rainbow Evening says

      February 15, 2023 at 1:14 am

      creative… and excellent ideas.

      Have a wonderful day

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 18, 2023 at 12:48 pm

        Thank you so much, sweetie… I’m so glad you liked the easy dessert idea!

        Reply
    • Veronica Lee says

      February 14, 2023 at 6:45 pm

      I love how easy this is!

      Gotta try this! Thanks!

      Hugs and blessings, Heidi!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 18, 2023 at 12:48 pm

        Thanks, Veronica… it really is such a cinch to make! 🙂 Have a lovely weekend!

        Reply
    • Her Digital Coffee says

      February 14, 2023 at 4:33 pm

      Ooo I love this! What a great way to enjoy a sweet treat within minutes. Thank you for sharing Heidi!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 18, 2023 at 12:47 pm

        You’re very welcome!! I love having this mix on hand for when those chocolate cravings hit! 🙂

        Reply
    • Kathrine Eldridge says

      February 14, 2023 at 4:20 pm

      I know this is good because I made your recipe with lemon and angel food cake. It was delicious! Now I need to try this one!

      https://www.kathrineeldridge.com

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 18, 2023 at 12:46 pm

        You’re so sweet… thanks, Kathrine! I just love the lemon version, too! 🙂

        Reply
    • Michelle says

      February 13, 2023 at 9:02 am

      So easy to make and satisfies those late night dessert cravings!

      Reply
      • Heidi says

        February 14, 2023 at 2:37 pm

        It definitely does, Michelle! 🙂

        Reply

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