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Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe {So EASY!}

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 treat!

Life is better with a piece of cake, right? That’s why this Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe is going to be your new best friend!

The next time you have a craving for a piece of chocolate cake, this chocolate mug cake will be ready for you… just 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 it in mason jars in your pantry, or even give some as a sweet little Gift in a Jar!

So what are you waiting for? Here’s what you’ll need to make this Easy Chocolate Mug Cake with Cake Mix…

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe

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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
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cake for one, cakes, chocolate chips
Servings: 28

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Betty Crocker Angel Food Cake Mix Box {'Just Add Water' variety}
  • 15.25 oz. Betty Crocker Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix Box
  • 1 tbsp Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips {optional}

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. Optional: For an extra chocolately treat, you can even stir in 1 tbsp. of Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips.
  • Microwave for 1 minute, or until done.
  • Top with some whip cream and ENJOY!

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So have you tried this easy Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe yet?

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Filed Under: Dessert Recipes, Food, Most Popular 2, Recipes Tagged With: Angel Food, Cakes, Mug Cake, Skinny Desserts

Comments

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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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