Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (1 Minute Microwave Cake)

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Learn how to make a super soft, moist and spongy eggless chocolate mug cake in just 1 minute in the microwave! Made with simple pantry ingredients and no eggs, this instant single-serving microwave cake is the ultimate quick chocolate treat for evening cravings.

Eggless chocolate mug cake

I never thought one minute eggless chocolate mug cake in microwave comes out super spongy and soft. It can be made instantly within no time. It is really a one minute magic or wonder I would say. I tried this for the first time from this space. I did some changes in the actual recipe based on the ingredients I had in hand and gave it to Raksha as an evening snack as she loves to have muffins and cakes more than deep fried snacks. When I made this cake in one minute, she was very much surprised and happy to see a cake inside a mug which was new to her. She enjoyed it saying “Mumma it is very soft and chocolatey”. I immediately made another batch for myself and Sendhil. We too loved it a lot.

To make this picture interesting, I prepared this cake in our personalised mug printed with our photographs. How is it?? We took this snap last year during our Kodaikanal trip. Do try this cake for your kids and you can make them do it by themselves. It is so easy that anyone can bake it. I hope you can try in pressure cooker too. What are you waiting for?? Rush into your kitchen and make this one minute wonder. Please check out the full video recipe below for easier understanding 🙂

One minute microwave mug cake

Quick Notes for US & Abroad Kitchens

  • Mug Selection: Use a standard microwave-safe ceramic coffee mug (approx. 300 to 350 ml / 10 to 12 oz capacity) with straight sides (🇮🇳 Amazon.in | 🇺🇸 Amazon.com). The batter will puff up significantly while cooking, so never fill the mug more than halfway to prevent overflow.
  • Microwave Wattage & Timing: Most North American microwaves run at 1000W to 1200W, whereas Indian microwaves typically operate around 800W. If your microwave is 1000W+, cook for 50 to 60 seconds. In an 800W microwave, it takes around 1 minute 10 seconds to 1 minute 20 seconds. Avoid overcooking, as even 10 extra seconds can turn microwave cakes rubbery.
  • Flour & Cocoa Powder: Standard all-purpose flour (King Arthur or store brand) and unsweetened Dutch-process or natural cocoa powder (like Hershey’s or Cadbury) work great. Measure precisely with standard measuring spoons (🇮🇳 Amazon.in | 🇺🇸 Amazon.com).
  • Serve Immediately: Microwave mug cakes dry out as they cool. For the softest, fudgiest texture, enjoy warm within 5 to 10 minutes of baking.
Eggless chocolate mug cake

Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (1 Minute Microwave Cake)

Chitra
Super soft, moist and spongy eggless chocolate mug cake made in just 1 minute in the microwave! An instant single-serving chocolate treat with basic pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 3 minutes
Course Cake
Cuisine Indian
Servings 1 Mug

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Maida / All purpose flour (approx. 16 g / 0.6 oz)
  • 2 tbsp Sugar (or 2-3 tsp sugar + 1 tbsp Nutella / jam / peanut butter)
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil (canola, sunflower or olive oil – approx. 15 ml / 0.5 fl oz)
  • 2 ½ tbsp Milk (at room temperature – approx. 37 ml / 1.25 fl oz)
  • 1 ½ tsp Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
  • ¼ tsp Baking powder
  • Salt a pinch
  • Vanilla essence few drops
  • Choco chips few (for topping)

Instructions
 

  • In a microwave-safe ceramic mug, take all the dry ingredients – maida, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder and a pinch of salt. Mix well. Then add cooking oil, milk and vanilla essence. Mix thoroughly with a small spoon or fork without any lumps until the sugar dissolves completely. Check for taste and add more sugar if needed.
    Mixing all dry and wet ingredients in a microwave safe ceramic mug for chocolate cake batter
  • Microwave at 800W power (or 100% standard microwave power) for 1 minute. The cake will rise to the top and may deflate slightly. Check with a toothpick; if it comes out clean, your cake is ready. Else microwave for another 10 to 20 seconds (mine took 1 minute 20 seconds). After taking out, stud in a few choco chips on top and enjoy warm!
    Baking chocolate mug cake in microwave for one minute and checking with toothpick

Video

https://youtube.com/watch?v=YBL0jD2Nqyg%3Ffeature%3Dplayer_embedded

Notes

  • Adjust sugar as per the taste of cocoa powder else it may taste slightly bitter.
  • As it is an instant cake, serve immediately when warm.
  • As given in the original recipe, you can add a tbsp of nutella, peanut butter or jam. In that case, reduce the sugar to 1.5 tsp and adjust according to sweetness.
  • I used canola oil. You can replace with olive oil or any cooking oil.
  • Make sure you mix the batter well without lumps.
  • Recommended Baking Tools: Microwave Safe Ceramic Mug (🇮🇳 Amazon.in | 🇺🇸 Amazon.com) and Measuring Spoons Set (🇮🇳 Amazon.in | 🇺🇸 Amazon.com).
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One minute microwave chocolate mug cake

One minute eggless chocolate mug cake is ready to enjoy with super soft texture and taste!

One minute microwave chocolate mug cake

Do check out my butterscotch mug cake, basic eggless chocolate sponge cake and Easy eggless chocolate cupcake.

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43 thoughts on “Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (1 Minute Microwave Cake)”

  1. nandoos kitchen

    cute little angel.. loved the way she has posed for the photo with confidence.. and cake looks super yumm..

    Reply
  2. Rafeeda AR

    I keep making these for the kids when they demand for chocolate cake "now now"… looks so tempting… love those personalized beautiful mugs, ur daughter looks lovely MaShaAllah… :)

    Reply
  16. Kaveri Venkatesh

    Yummy looking mug cake..the personalized mugs make it more special…your daughter must be really happy to see her mug in your blog :)

    Reply
    1. Chitra

      Choc chips is optional.U don't have to increase cocoa powder.Just adjust sugar if u need more by checking ths taste before baking ! Thanks !

      Reply
  19. Unknown

    Hi Chitra,

    I tried your mug cake and it came out so good. I had tried this cake with other recipes but didnt get a good result but this time it's a great success. Thanks a lot for the recipe.
    next I will try your oreo cake. My son loves oreo biscuits..

    Thanks again,
    Reshmi

    Reply
  20. Priya's Kitchen

    Hi Chitra.. really thanks for all your recipes. I have been trying many of your recipes and it comes out really well.. But this cake.. when i tried for the first time it was good.. But second time it turned out to be more bitter.. the ratios were correct but not sure what went wrong. Any idea on what could it be?

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    1. Chitra

      Thanks for your sweet words Arulpriya :) There are very less chances for this cake getting bitter.It could be the quantity of sugar is less or due to cocoa powder.Did u taste the batter after mixing ?

      Reply
  23. Rose

    Hi dear . Liked the information about mil lets . I was aware about ragi . Can u help with any recipe with ragi for my 9 month old baby. . Today I tried ur quick eggless brownie it was amazing but it remained uncooked from bottom . Can u point where I went wrong. Any ways best wishes as u r doing a good job.

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  26. Unknown

    Hi… Thank u so much for these amazing recipes. . I tried ur one min brownie. . Oreo cake.. all turned out to b perfect.. my family members loved it… i loved it too.. nxt am gonna try ts one.. nd the orange cake. ..

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