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If you’ve never had a mug cake, please allow me to introduce you to what will surely become one of the most delicious, dangerous recipe concepts to grace your kitchen. What makes this particular recipe stand out among the rest is its lineup of ingredients. I dropped the excess butter, oil, and refined sugar you’ll find in most chocolate mug cake and chocolate mug brownie recipes for a healthier lineup: whole wheat flour, peanut butter, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and, of course, plenty of dark chocolate. Despite its more wholesome ingredients, I promise you this gooey chocolate mug cake delivers. It’s molten and almost pudding-like in the center, and the edges are fudgy and moist. To make the cake, stir all the ingredients together in a coffee mug, pop said mug in the microwave, and BOOM! You’ve arrived at the gates of chocolate paradise. I don’t know about you, but when I’m craving chocolate, I need it NOW (or better yet, five minutes ago). This lightening fast, dangerously easy chocolate mug cake is the answer.

How to Make a Chocolate Mug Cake from Scratch

The next time you are craving something sweet but don’t want to commit to an entire Flourless Chocolate Torte or Chocolate Mousse Pie, this perfectly portioned, easy chocolate cake in a mug will be waiting right here for you.

The Ingredients

White Whole Wheat Flour. I opted for white whole wheat flour to lighten things up, but all-purpose flour would also work in this recipe. Cocoa Powder. What gives this recipe its brownie mug cake vibes and deep, chocolatey goodness. Milk. You can use any kind you have on hand. I used unsweetened almond milk, which is a great option for those who need this to be a dairy-free chocolate mug cake.Plain Greek Yogurt. This is a chocolate mug cake no egg, so I used Greek yogurt to help make the cake moist and tender. Greek yogurt also gives this mug cake a boost of protein. Maple Syrup. To keep things healthier, I chose to naturally sweeten this cake with maple syrup. Peanut Butter. Peanut butter helps give the cake structure and adds rich flavor that perfectly complements the chocolate.

Chocolate Chips. Melty chocolate chips take this mug cake to the next level of fudginess and decadence.

The Directions

Mug Cake Storage Tips

To Store. Microwave mug cakes are meant to be enjoyed the day they are made, so I recommend enjoying them immediately.To Reheat. You could try reheating any leftovers in the microwave, but I think the cake would dry out, so at that point, I’d recommend embracing the easiness of this recipe and making a fresh one.

Recommended Tools to Make Mug Cake

Microwave-Safe Mug. For mug cakes on demand!Measuring Spoons. Great for measuring the mug cake ingredients.

Ice Cream or Frozen Yogurt. Top this cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor) for a classic, undeniable yum factor.More Chocolate. If you’re serving this to a real chocolate lover, top the cake with chocolate chips or chocolate syrup.Whipped Cream. Add a dollop (or two!) of whipped cream for extreme decadence.Sea Salt Caramel. Add a drizzle of caramel on top with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. YES!