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Home » Creative Recipes » Recipe Attributes » 30-Minutes-or-Less » Chocolate Mug Cakes for Two

Chocolate Mug Cake for Two

Chocolate Mug Cakes for Two

BY: Michele
PUBLISHED: Feb 2, 2015
UPDATED: Dec 14, 2020
2 Reviews / 5 Average
35 Comments
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Chocolate Mug Cakes for Two are quick and easy, delicious, portion-controlled, chocolate desserts for you and your sweetheart that are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day you would like a mini chocolate cake for one or two.

Chocolate Mug Cake for Two

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’m starting to plan our menu. One thing I know is that Mr. Flavor Mosaic will want is a chocolate dessert, usually a decadent, over-the-top chocolate dessert.

Chocolate Mug Cake for Two

But let’s face it, we don’t need that many calories. However, we still want a chocolate dessert for Valentine’s Day. So I have found a way to have our cake and eat it too!

Chocolate Mug Cake for Two

Mini size it! I’m sure you have noticed any time you look at Pinterest, the the trend is to serve mini sized desserts. I personally think that is a good trend. However, I don’t want to pay outrageously high prices for a mini dessert at a fancy restaurant, when it is so easy to fix at home.

Chocolate Mug Cake for Two

If you have 5 minutes and basic pantry ingredients, you can make these cakes for you and your special someone.  Or if you want to make it just for yourself, I completely understand.

Chocolate Mug Cake for Two

And when you take it out of the microwave, you will each have a mug of deliciously warm, moist, chocolate cake.

Chocolate Mug Cake for Two

Now whether you share or just have one chocolate mug cake for each hand is your business. I won’t tell.

Chocolate Mug Cake for Two

In the instructions below, I break it out to make each chocolate mug cake individually, in case you only want to make one mug cake. However, if you are making two mug cakes, you could also mix the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and then divide the batter evenly into the two mugs. It works well either way.

With whom will you be sharing these deliciously warm Chocolate Mug Cakes for Two?

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Chocolate Mug Cakes for Two

These are delicious, portion-controlled, chocolatey desserts for you and your sweetheart that are perfect for Valentine's Day or any day you would like a mini chocolate cake for one or two.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Chocolate Mug Cake, Chocolate Mug Cakes For Two, Mug Cake, Mug Cakes For Two
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 266kcal
Author Michele @ Flavor Mosaic

Ingredients

For each cup or mug:

  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips
  • 1 strawberry optional for garnish
  • powdered sugar optional for garnish
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Instructions 

  • In one mug, using a spoon, stir together the first 7 ingredients. Add the mini chocolate chips on top in the center. No need to push down.
  • Repeat step 1 in the second mug.
  • Microwave on high for about 2 minutes. (Time varies depending on microwave.)
  • Remove from microwave. Sprinkle a teaspoon of powdered sugar on top. Add a strawberry to garnish, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 166mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 49IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 1mg

 

If you like this recipe be sure to check out other desserts, such as these Cherry Cheesecake Brownies.

Cherry Cheesecake Brownies

 

Or you may like this Moist Chocolate Layer Cake.

Moist Chocolate Layer Cake

 

How about these Berry Chocolate Mocha Mousse Desserts?

Berry Chocolate Mocha Mousse Dessert

 

Or how about these Mini M&M Chocolate Cookies?

Mini-M&M Chocolate Cookies

For more chocolate dessert recipes, go to Flavor Mosaic’s chocolate dessert archive.

For more Valentine’s Day recipes, go to Flavor Mosaic’s Valentine’s Day recipe archive.

 

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Chocolate Mug Cake for Two

Filed Under: 30-Minutes-or-Less, American, Budget-friendly, Cakes, Chocolate, Comfort Food, Date Night, Dinner, Lunch, Microwave, Mini Desserts, Quick and Easy, Sweet, Valentine's Day Tagged With: cake, chocolate cake, chocolate. dessert for two, cocoa, dessert, mini sized, mug cake

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Comments

  1. Christine from Cook the Story says

    February 2, 2015 at 8:32 am

    These are the perfect Valentine’s treat!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 2, 2015 at 10:02 am

      I think so too! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  2. Laura @MotherWouldKnow says

    February 2, 2015 at 9:58 am

    I love single serving desserts and especially those that don’t use eggs, as they (eggs) have to brought up to safe temp in cooking. and of course, chocolate and strawberries are a dream combination!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 2, 2015 at 10:03 am

      I don’t like to use eggs in mug cakes just for convenience also. I agree that chocolate and strawberries are a match made in heaven!

      Reply
  3. Susan@LunaCafe says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:34 am

    Love the idea of individual desserts that can be cooked fin 2 minutes in the microwave. No muss, no fuss. And no leftovers. Perfect. 🙂

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 2, 2015 at 10:40 am

      I could not have said it any better Susan. Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Kristen @ A Mind Full Mom says

    February 2, 2015 at 11:14 am

    What a great easy dessert! So perfect for Valentine’s Day! Or whenever the chocolate craving strikes!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 2, 2015 at 11:17 am

      Thanks Kristen!

      Reply
  5. Sarah at the magical slow cooker says

    February 2, 2015 at 3:07 pm

    I have to try this! Looks like a fun recipe to make with the kids too!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 3, 2015 at 4:58 pm

      Yes. This would be a great recipe to make with the kids.

      Reply
  6. Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says

    February 2, 2015 at 6:55 pm

    I’d be sharing these with my daughter! They are a perfect size for us! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 3, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks! I hope you and your daughter enjoy them!

      Reply
  7. Sandra Shaffer says

    February 2, 2015 at 10:29 pm

    Great Valentine’s Day dessert for two! Chocolaty delight! YUM-YUM!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 3, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  8. Shelby says

    February 3, 2015 at 5:01 am

    I’m all for single serve desserts! I love to have the treat but not the temptation of more around to cheat on my diet! Beautiful photos!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 3, 2015 at 5:37 am

      Exactly! Perfectly portioned. No temptation for later. Thanks Shelby!

      Reply
  9. Christie says

    February 3, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Love to find mini or single portion dessert recipes. They are a great way to stay on diet. Perfect to share on Valentine’s too.

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 3, 2015 at 4:59 pm

      Yes. I love the portion control too.

      Reply
  10. Marion@Life Tastes Good says

    February 3, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    I think I’d like one for each hand, please and thank you! haha These look amazing, and I love how simple and quick they are!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 3, 2015 at 1:08 pm

      LOL! You can’t get much quicker than these!

      Reply
  11. Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says

    February 3, 2015 at 3:51 pm

    I have to say that I absolutely adore microwave desserts! 🙂 And these chocolate mug cakes for two are no exception. These would be perfect for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 3, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      I do too! I agree. Thank you!

      Reply
  12. Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says

    February 10, 2015 at 10:24 am

    Oh these look amazng and how perfect for Valentine’s Day!

    Reply
  13. Zou Zou @ Sunflowers and Succotash says

    February 10, 2015 at 9:41 pm

    These look delicious! I’ve been looking for a single serve chocolate dessert to feature on my Valentine’s Day post. I think I may have found it. <3

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 10, 2015 at 9:44 pm

      Hi Zou Zou! Thanks for visiting. Are you doing a recipe round up?

      Reply
  14. Emily @ Love, Pasta and a Tool Belt says

    February 12, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Oh yum!! This looks so so good! I might need to try this out for my husband and I for Valentine’s Day! Thank you for linking up at The Wednesday Round Up and we hope to see you back next week!

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 12, 2015 at 2:04 pm

      You are welcome! Thank you for a great link party!

      Reply
  15. Nicole Neverman says

    February 12, 2015 at 6:49 pm

    Well any chocolate dessert that is going to serve both myself and my fiance in 7 minutes is a MUST try! If you had a spare moment, I would be delighted if you’d drop this (and anything else you’d like to share) by at the #PureBlogLove anything goes link party! You can find me here: http://picnicnz.blogspot.co.nz/

    Reply
    • Michele says

      February 12, 2015 at 7:41 pm

      Thank you Nicole!

      Reply
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