Chocolate Mug Cake Without Eggs
When you’re craving a fast indulgent dessert, this chocolate mug cake without eggs is the answer! All the ingredients are mixed right in a mug, then microwaved to gooey perfection. It’s the ultimate treat when you want something easy and quick that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
This is a go to for my husband and I after the kids go to bed. Quick, easy, and delicious every time! We love being able to personalize with nuts or chocolate chips!
– Chelsea
Quick Look: Eggless Sugar Cookies
⏳ Total Time: 5 minutes
🍽️ Yield: one mouth-watering mug cake
🛠️ Equipment Needed: Large mug and a microwave
⭐ Top Tip: Microwave at 50% power to keep it from drying out
The secret to the best mug cakes is getting the texture and cook time just right. This recipe uses melted butter and milk to keep the cake creamy and soft, while cocoa powder and chocolate chips bring deep, rich chocolate flavor. To prevent overcooking, I recommend microwaving it at 50% power—this helps it stay tender and moist rather than dry or rubbery.
Although this recipe is eggless, it still rises beautifully and has a wonderful texture. It’s perfect for those with egg allergies or for anyone who’s out of eggs but still wants a cozy, satisfying dessert. Top it with a scoop of ice cream, a dollop of whipped cream, or even a drizzle of caramel for an extra decadent finish.
Ingredients
This chocolate mug cake without eggs is a simple combination of flour, salt, baking powder, milk, vanilla, and sugar. The rich chocolatey flavor comes from the cocoa powder and chocolate chips. See the recipe card below for measurements!
How to make an eggless chocolate mug cake
Step 1: Melt butter in the mug. Add sugar and mix together. Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and milk. Whisk together. Pour in flour, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until there are no clumps of flour.
Step 2: Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds. Pour in chocolate chips and push down into the middle. Microwave an additional 30-60 seconds. Don’t cook for too long! The top of the mug cake should not be super wet/gooey when you touch it with your fingertip. If it is, microwave an additional 15 seconds.
Why you will love this recipe
Quick and Easy: No need to even heat up the oven!
No Eggs? No Problem! – Whether you’re out of eggs or avoiding them for dietary reasons, this recipe still delivers a soft, fluffy, and rich cake without missing a beat.
Less Mess – Everything mixes in one mug making cleanup a breeze.
Customizable & Fun – Add chocolate chips, caramel, crushed cookies, or a scoop of ice cream on top.
FAQ
Ensure all of the ingredients are well mixed together. Secondly, you likely overcooked it. Each microwave varies on power and temperature so decrease the cook time.
Be sure its microwave safe and a large mug. When all of the ingredients are mixed in the mug, you want it about halfway full as it will rise and expand when microwaved.
If the top of the mug cake is too wet, microwave in additional 10–15 second bursts until it’s set. Also, the mug cake will continue cooking from residual heat after you stop the microwave.
You can stir in chocolate chips or candy bits into the batter. Top with whipped cream, ice cream, caramel, or powdered sugar.
Tips for Success
Microwave at 50% power to help keep the batter from drying out. The top of the mug cake should not be super wet/gooey when you touch it with your fingertip. If it is, microwave an additional 10 seconds. As the mug sits for about a minute it will continue to cook from residual heat.
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Chocolate Mug Cake Without Eggs
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons (45 g) flour
- 3 ½ tablespoons (45 g) milk
- 2 tablespoons (20 g) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (5 g) cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon (1 g) baking powder
- ⅛ cup (22 g) chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
- ⅛ teaspoon (0.75 g) salt
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mug, melt butter in the microwave (about 20-25 seconds).2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add sugar and mix together. You can use a small whisk or a spoon.2 tablespoons sugar
- Add cocoa powder, vanilla, and milk. Whisk together.1 tablespoon cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3 ½ tablespoons milk
- Pour in flour, baking powder, and salt. Whisk together until there are no clumps of flour.6 tablespoons flour, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ⅛ teaspoon salt
- Microwave on 50% power for 30 seconds.
- Pour in chocolate chips and push down into the middle. Microwave an additional 30-60 seconds. Don't cook for too long! The top of the mug cake should not be wet/gooey when you touch it with your fingertip. If it is, microwave an additional 15 seconds.⅛ cup chocolate chips
- Remember, as the mug sits for about a minute it will continue to cook from residual heat.
- Optional: Top with white chocolate chips, scoop of ice cream, or caramel.
This is a go to for my husband and I after the kids go to bed. Quick, easy, and delicious every time! We love being able to personalize with nuts or chocolate chips!
Great recipe when you just want a quick dessert for one!