The rich chocolate mug cake displayed before your very eyes can be made in under 5 minutes.
And it serves just one person.
Unless you’re crazy and decide to share…
You’re not crazy, are you?
Yeah, me neither. 😉
When I heard today was National Coffee Break Day, my first thought was to write a post highlighting all of my previously-published coffee recipes. But then I decided posting a new recipe would be much more fun… especially if said new recipe involved coffee and chocolate! (Chocolate is always more fun.)
So I came up with something I’d been meaning to try for a while: a mocha version of the popular One-Minute Chocolate Cake:
One Minute Mocha Mug Cake
Topped with Homemade 4 Ingredient Ice Cream.
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 tsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp spelt, white, or Arrowhead Mills gf flour
- 1/2 tsp instant coffee granules, decaf if desired
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tsp granulated sugar or xylitol
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- pinch uncut stevia OR 1 additional tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp coconut or veg oil (Edit: many commenters have said it still tastes good if you sub applesauce or mashed banana. I can’t personally vouch for the results if you make that substitution.)
- 3 tbsp milk of choice
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Combine dry ingredients and mix very, very well. Add liquid, stir, then transfer to a little dish, ramekin, or even a coffee mug. If using a microwave, cook 45-50 seconds (or more, depending on how powerful your microwave is). If using an oven: cook at 350F for about 14 minutes. If you don’t want to eat it straight out of the dish, be sure to spray your dish first (and then wait for the cake to cool before trying to remove it).
See the original version for: Mug Cake Calories and Nutrition Facts.
In honor of today, serve with Copycat Healthy Starbucks Frappuccinos.
What are your favorite sources of caffeine?
Coffee? Tea? Chocolate? If you don’t already know mine, you must have forgotten what blog you are on!
Lena says
Thank you so much for this recipe!!! I almost gave up on mug cakes. Every recipe I tried just didn’t make the cut but this one is perfect. My other half is not big on sweets so I try to minimize my portion sizes and this was perfect for me. I cant thank you enough.
By the way. . .I don’t drink instant coffee so I didn’t have any on hand. I just eliminated it and the recipe was still awesome. I make a chocolate cake that uses coffee and it is the best in the world (in my opinion) so I know chocolate and coffee makes for a great recipe. This is just a tip for those who may need that quick chocolate fix like me but do not have instant coffee on hand.
Jolene says
I know this is an old post…I tried looking threw most of the comments. I am trying to go “wheat free” so what could I substitute for the flour? Almond flour? Coconut flour?
And I don’t drink coffee but I keep hearing of these recipes and want to try it…can you please send me a link to an instant coffee that I could buy? I go to the grocery and am just overwhelmed with all the options 🙁
Rachel Page says
The last pic s killer. So yumm!
Batoul says
Just made it and it is amazing! Instead of coffee granules though, powdered espresso is SO much more delicious!
Hila says
Hi Katie,
I want to make this recipe for several people. Should I quadruple the quantities? Please advise. The cake looks wonderful…
Unofficial CCK Helper says
Do you have her cookbook? If so, I’ve fallen completely in love with the Chocolate Obsession Cake. Highly recommend it!
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/faq-page/chocolate-covered-katie-cookbook/
If not, I haven’t tried changing this particular recipe but be sure to report back if you do.
Aparna says
Thanks for the recipe Katie! I have been an avid reader of your blog, but dared to try one of your awesome recipes only today. Super yummy, fluffy and moist! Inspire of me using whole wheat flour. Definitely fixed my afternoon chocolate craving.
Olivia says
Really yummy – so hard to find healthy chocolate recipes, especially for 1!
LOVE your website <3
Shelly says
Dumb question but it says coffee granules. Is that actually the coffee grounds? Won’t that make it gritty and crunchy? Help
Jason Sanford says
Not grounds, instant coffee. Google “mt hagen”
Tatiana says
Made this tonight! Left out the coffee and the oil and didn’t sub with anything in its place. Added some chopped HU Kitchen chocolate bar and topped with forager project chashew milk yogurt. Amazing recipe thank you!
Nive says
Hey Katie,
Thanks for sharing this..one quick question – since I am new to the world of baking do you cover the mug with a foil when you bake it in the oven?
Thank you
Jason Sanford says
Nope, no need 🙂