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Porcelain tea cup decorated with lemons and filled with chocolate chip cake in a mug topped with whipped cream with saucer and spoon behind.

Chocolate Chip Cake in a Mug

Jani H. Leuschel
Quick, & delicious low-calorie dessert for one that's perfect for satisfying sweet cravings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 282 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Tablespoons white whole wheat flour or whole wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour. Can use gluten-free flour, if desired.
  • teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • ½ Tablespoon erythritol-stevia blend, the equivalent of 1 Tablespoon of sugar
  • 4 teaspoons water, divided use
  • 3 Tablespoons Greek yogurt, plain low-fat
  • 2 teaspoons butter, melted
  • ½ Tablespoon maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 Tablespoon mini-chocolate chips, divided use

Instructions
 Start Cooking 

  • Wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds before you start cooking.
  • Put the flour, erythritol-stevia sweetener, baking powder, and salt in the mug and stir to combine.
  • Add a Tablespoon of water, yogurt, melted butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and half of the chocolate chips.
  • Mix all ingredients together so that no dry or wet spots remain. Then, beat together for a few more times.
  • Top with remaining chocolate chips. Now, pour a teaspoon of water over the batter and chips.
  • Microwave at 80 to 90% power for about 1 minute and 30 seconds. The top should be just set. If the center is still wet, microwave in 10-second intervals on 100% power until it is done.
    It will continue to cook after you take it out of the microwave. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out with a few crumbs clinging to it.
    (Be careful of overcooking. You don't want a tough, rubbery cake!)
  • Let sit for a minute or two and cool slightly before eating. Top with a splotch of whipped cream. Vanilla ice cream is also delicious on the cake!

Oven Baking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • After mixing the batter (follow the recipe through step 5), pour it into a ramekin coated with baking spray. Place it on a tray in the center of the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
    A toothpick inserted in the center will come out clean or with just a few crumbs clinging to it.
  • Let cool for about 5 minutes and then enjoy topped with whipped cream or ice cream.

Notes

To make sure the cake cooks through the center, choose a wide mug for microwaving.
 
This cake doesn't need an egg! It gets plenty of protein from Greek yogurt.
 
Eggs are expensive right now! Save them for a meal or for a larger cake!
 
The microwave cooks the cake so that it steams a little. The resulting dessert is a cross between a pudding and a cake. Yum!
 

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 3gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 285IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Chip Cake in a Mug
Amount per Serving
Calories
282
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
 
0.4
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
26
mg
9
%
Sodium
 
146
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
116
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
41
g
14
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
285
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
126
mg
13
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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