Easy Hot Cocoa Mug Cake (Gluten-Free)

A quick and easy recipe for delicious gooey chocolate cake made with hot chocolate mix in the microwave.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 1

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 330kcal

Author Amee

¼ cup cup for cup gluten-free all-purpose flour I use King Arthur brand. You can also use regular all-purpose flour if you aren't GF
2 tbsp brown sugar
¼ cup hot cocoa mix Starbucks Double Chocolate or Ghiraradelli recommended
½ tsp baking powder
pinch coarse salt
¼ cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
2 tbsp butter melted
1 egg yolk room temp
1 tbsp dark chocolate chips go with good quality dark chocolate chips, like Ghiraradelli

Whisk flour, brown sugar, hot cocoa mix, baking powder and salt together in a small bowl.
Warm the almond milk in the microwave for 30 seconds just to take the chill off.
In a separate bowl, stir together the almond milk, melted butter, vanilla, and egg yolk.
Combine the two mixtures together and whisk until no lumps remain.
Spray the inside of two small 6-7 oz mugs with cooking spray. Divide the batter evenly between the mugs. Top each mug with dark chocolate chips.
Microwave for 1 minute, then in 10-15-second increments until done. I like to pull mine around 1 minute and 20 seconds in a 1200-watt microwave. Microwave temps can vary. The cake should be set and slightly gooey when done, but not runny.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!

Don't overmix! Overmixing the batter can lead to a dense cake. You want to stir the batter just until there are no lumps and everything is combined for a lighter, fluffier texture.

Mind the microwave. This mug cake is finished when the edges are set and the middle is slightly gooey but not runny! Mine come out perfect when I pull them out of my 1200-watt microwave around 1 minute and 20 seconds. It's better to undercook slightly and add time if necessary.

Let it cool a bit. The mugs will be extremely hot when the cake is done, so consider leaving the cakes in the microwave for a few minutes before digging in. This also gives the flavors more time to meld and mingle!).