{"id":259977,"date":"2025-05-27T15:45:57","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/chocolate-mug-cake-recipe-budget-bytes\/"},"modified":"2025-05-27T15:45:57","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T15:45:57","slug":"chocolate-mug-cake-recipe-budget-bytes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=259977","title":{"rendered":"Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe – Budget Bytes"},"content":{"rendered":"


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I remember I used to not be a fan of mug cakes because all the versions I had tried turned out rubbery and just not at all<\/em> delightful. But this one is the one that changed my mind. This microwave Chocolate Mug Cake actually tastes like cake, and since I first posted this recipe in 2012, I\u2019ve made it more times than I care to admit. It\u2019s not too sweet (though you can play around with the sugar content if you have a sweet tooth!), it\u2019s the perfect small size, and there\u2019s no egg involved. It\u2019s simple, quick, and hits the spot when you need a little chocolate fix. \ud83d\ude0b<\/p>\n

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\u201cI\u2019ve tried so many mug cakes, and this is the only one I keep coming back to. It\u2019s also absolutely wonderful with a tiny scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!\u201d<\/p>\n

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I don\u2019t know about you, but I find that eggs can make microwave mug cakes rubbery or spongey, which is why I\u2019ve left them out of this easy recipe entirely. Skipping the egg also makes this recipe more affordable and easier to scale! No awkward half-eggs to deal with if you\u2019re making a smaller or larger portion! <\/p>\n

But one of my favorite<\/em> things about this chocolate mug cake recipe is the gooey surprise hiding in the center. I always add a spoonful of peanut butter before microwaving, and it melts into this warm, creamy pocket that makes the whole cake feel extra indulgent. Don\u2019t be tempted to leave out the peanut butter (or jam, or whatever you drop in the center\u2026I\u2019ve shared some fun variations below!) because it helps keep the cake moist and rich. It simply wouldn\u2019t be the same without it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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In just two minutes you can have this perfect single serving chocolate mug cake to quiet that sweet tooth.<\/span>Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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