Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake (Print)
A rich, fudgy single-serve chocolate treat made in the microwave, ready in just 7 minutes without any gluten.
# What You Need:
→ Cake Base
01 - 3 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
02 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
03 - 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
04 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
05 - Pinch of salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 3 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
07 - 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola or light olive oil)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Add-ins
09 - 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
10 - Whipped cream or fresh berries, for serving
# How To Make It:
01 - In a microwave-safe mug (minimum 12 oz), whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly distributed.
02 - Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the mug. Stir thoroughly until a smooth, lump-free batter forms.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips if desired, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
04 - Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, until the cake is set and springs back lightly when touched. Microwave times may vary depending on wattage.
05 - Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream or fresh berries if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can go from zero to warm, gooey chocolate cake in under seven minutes, which is faster than deciding what to watch on TV.
- It tastes like something you spent an hour on, but your secret is safe with the microwave.
02 -
- Check that your baking powder and cocoa powder are certified gluten-free because trace contamination is surprisingly common and will ruin this for anyone with a sensitivity.
- Microwave wattage varies wildly, so your first attempt is a test run, and the second one will be perfect.
03 -
- Spray the inside of the mug with a quick burst of cooking spray before adding ingredients for easier cleanup and cleaner edges.
- Place a small square of chocolate or a spoonful of nutella right in the center of the batter before microwaving for a molten lava effect that will make people think you are a genius.