This healthier version of the chocolate mug cake will kick that chocolate craving without breaking your healthy lifestyle. An under 200 calorie mug cake that is so moist and will be ready in under 10 minutes. Simple ingredients –flour, sweetener, oil, cocoa, vinegar, salt, baking soda and water topped with chocolate chips.
Why you’ll love this healthier mug cake
Now, I wouldn’t necessarily call this healthy version of the chocolate mug cake truly healthy for you-but it is much better than eating a whole cake. I love that mug cakes are a single serving and you aren’t as tempted to overeat. HOWEVER these are so good, and so quick to make, you may have a hard time not making another serving!
- it is a moist cake (thank you vinegar)
- it is a perfect serving – no over indulging!
- it is chocolatey and versatile!
This recipe by big mans world inspired my own healthy mug cake recipe. It is good, too, but a little different than mine.
Vinegar makes this healthy chocolate mug cake moist!
Vinegar, along with the oil, helps make this chocolate mug cake so moist. Sometimes, cakes can be dry, but not with vinegar. This article by cookindocs explains further why vinegar is a crucial ingredient in a great tasting cake. My favorite cake recipe also has vinegar in it – chocolate wacky cake recipe.
Ingredients in Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake
All Purpose Flour – any regular kind of flour will work.
Sweetener– I used Stevia. You can use regular sugar, honey or whatever sweetener you desire.
Vegetable Oil– I prefer oil over butter to help with making the cake more moist. You can use canola oil or coconut oil, too.
Vinegar – the most important ingredient! – do not skip this.
Salt, Baking Soda, Vanilla, cocoa, water – all pretty self explanatory
How to instructions
How to make chocolate mug cake
- Grease your mug/glass bowl. Add all of the dry ingredients to the mug and stir or whisk it together.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and mix it all well.
- Top with your 1-2 tbsp of chocolate chips.
- Bake in microwave for 1 minute, more or less.
- Top with a little whipped cream, ice cream or peanut butter. Enjoy!
Tips to make this mug cake delicious
- avoid over cooking – try cooking in 30 second increments. If you go over 1 minute of cooking- let it rest a couple minutes before adding more time. It will dry out if over cooked.
- If you want it gooey- add a bit more liquid or under cook it.
- Top with a sprinkle of sea salt or flaky salt
- Don’t forget the vinegar! This is a key ingredient for a moist cake.
Mug Cake FAQ
If it does get overcooked you can either start over OR top with something like ice cream, whipped cream or syrup to help with the dryness.
Well, I think partly it is better-for-you just because it limits you to 1 serving only. The lower calorie sweetener choice also helps.
Yes it is.
You can. Replace the 2 tbsp of flour with 2 tbsp protein powder. It will be a dryer cake.
vinegar acts as a levening agent in cakes. When combined with baking soda, it creates a reaction that helps cake rise and become fluffy. It also enhances tenderness and flavor. Learn more in this article here.
Our favorite chocolate cake recipe is made with vinegar – vinegar chocolate cake.
Other recipes similar to chocolate mug cake
As mentioned above our moist chocolate wacky cake recipe
for our healthier recipes, try these protein pancakes
zucchini brownies for another rich dessert.
Need a healthy carb option for breakfast? Try our cottage cheese bagel recipe.
Looking for a protein packed dinner idea? Try our 30 minute Mongolian Beef Recipe.
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I hope you enjoy this healthy chocolate mug cake just as much as I do! – Bobbi Jo
Healthy Moist Chocolate Mug Cake
Equipment
- 1 microwave safe mug or microwave safe glass bowl
- measuring utensils
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 tsp vegetable oil or coconut oil, etc.
- 2-3 tsp sweetener stevia, sugar, honey
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 2 tsp cocoa
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tbsp white vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
- pinch sea salt
- 1-2 tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- grease your mug or microwave safe bowl. Add all of the dry ingredients. Whisk them together.
- Next, add the wet ingredients to the mug/bowl. Mix well. Top with 1-2 tbsp of chocolate chips.
- This will depend greatly on the power of your microwave but cook for approximately 1 minute. There is no egg in this recipe so if it is gooey in the middle, you can enjoy it that way safely.
Notes
Nutrition
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Love this mug cake for when I have a late night sweet tooth but don’t want the temptation of a full pan of cake or bars! Gives me a little satisfaction without the extra temptation! I like to add whipped cream to the top and let it melt – yum.