Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

With minimal ingredients and only a few minutes, this Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is the perfect single serving dessert.

Do you ever just get that sweet tooth, but really don’t feel like making a whole dessert just to curb that?

You are in luck with this delicious Chocolate Chip Mug Cake! Super simple and ready in just a few minutes.

I love a good cake, or any desserts in general. But when I can have a single serving dessert and it takes no time to make – I’m all over that.

With cake mix, applesauce, water and chocolate chips it makes this not only simple but super tasty.

My kids absolutely love making this Chocolate Chip Mug Cake, we always have the ingredients around and it’s perfect since they don’t have to use the oven.

If you have been looking for tasty treat that you can have just to yourself, then you absolutely cannot go wrong with this Mug Cake!

Some of my other favorite chocolate chip dessert recipes we have on our site include: The Best Chocolate Chip Cake, Chocolate Chip Scones and Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:

• With only 4 ingredients, you cannot go wrong.
• You can easily double this recipe to make more for more people.
• This is ready in just minutes.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST):

Yellow cake mix
Water
Applesauce
Milk chocolate chips
Optional garnishes:  whipped cream, frosting, sprinkles, chocolate syrup or ice cream

HOW TO MAKE A CHOCOLATE CHIP MUG CAKE, STEP BY STEP:

1. Spray the inside of an 8-ounce microwave safe mug with non-stick cooking spray. Add the cake mix, water and, applesauce.
2. Stir the ingredients together until smooth.
3. Add in your chocolate chips and stir until incorporated. The add a few more chocolate chips to the top.
4. Place in the microwave and cook at full power for 1 minute.
5. Remove from the microwave and allow the cake to cool slightly
6. Garnish with whip cream, frosting, sprinkles, chocolate syrup or ice cream if desired and serve.

WHAT SIZE MUG DO I NEED TO USE?

You will want to make sure that you are using at least an 8-ounce mug for this recipe.

The cake will puff up in the mug almost looking like it will flow over, but when it is done cooking it will deflate slightly.

CAN I USE ANOTHER CHOCOLATE CHIP?

Yes! We use milk chocolate chips for this mug cake, but you can use semi-sweet, dark or even white chocolate chips if you’d like.

WHAT CAN I USE IF I DO NOT HAVE APPLESAUCE?

If you do not have applesauce readily available you can substitute it with 1 Tablespoon oil and then use 2 Tablespoons water instead of 1.

CAN I ADD ANY OTHER MIX-INS TO THIS CHOCOLATE CHIP MUG CAKE?

The beauty of this recipe is that it is really versatile and you can add other things to the batter! Some of our favorites that we have used include:

1. Sprinkles
2. Chopped nuts
3. Dried fruit
4. Toffee bits
5. Chopped candy bars
6. Crushed Oreos
7. Peanut butter chips
8. Butterscotch chips

The list is endless, the cake itself can really have any of your favorite mix-ins that you like, you can even omit the chocolate chips and completely replace it with something else.

HOW TO STORE:

While we think that Mug Cakes are best eaten when they come directly out of the microwave, you can store them.

Place cake covered in the refrigerator where it will keep for up to 24 hours. To reheat place it in the microwave again for 15-30 seconds until heated through.

We do not recommend freezing.

TIPS AND TRICKS:

• We have not tried making this in the oven, so we are not sure how it would turn out.
• You can add so many mix-ins to your batter, see above for some ideas.
• Use any of your favorite chocolate chips for this recipe.
• You can use sweetened or unsweetened applesauce.
• If you do not have applesauce you can replace it with 1 Tablespoon oil and 2 Tablespoons of water.
• This can be garnished with lots of things including ice cream, chocolate drizzle, sprinkles, whipped cream, etc.
• Make sure you are using at least an 8-ounce mug that is microwave safe.
• It is normal for the cake to rise then deflate slightly.

Want the perfectly warm dessert that is just for you and is ready in no time? Then you absolutely cannot pass up this Chocolate Chip Mug Cake!

If you like this recipe you might also like:

• Funfetti Mug Cake
• Brownie in a Mug
• Banana Mug Cake
• Hot Chocolate Mug Cake

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