Quick & Easy Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake
A single-serving gluten-free chocolate cake that’s fudgy, rich, and ready in under 2 minutes. Perfect for late-night cravings or quick treats.
- Prep Time: 2
- Cook Time: 1.17
- Total Time: 3
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Gluten-Free
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
1/4 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons gluten-free unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla flavoring
2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon gluten-free chocolate chips
Instructions
Whisk gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cocoa powder, and cinnamon in a microwave-safe 12-ounce mug
Add oil, alcohol-free vanilla flavoring, and water to the mug. Whisk until smooth
Sprinkle gluten-free chocolate chips on top of the batter
Microwave on high for 70 seconds. Use a plate or paper towel under the mug to catch spills
Let cool for 1-2 minutes before serving
Notes
Use a microwave-safe mug to avoid heat damage
Results may vary with different gluten-free flour blends
Test baking time adjustment (45-80 seconds) based on microwave wattage
Top with dairy-free ice cream or a whipped topping for extra decadence
Omit cinnamon or add bananas/nuts for variation
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 37g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg