Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake (Printer-friendly)

Fudgy gluten-free chocolate mug cake ready in minutes, perfectly moist and indulgent for any sweet craving.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

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 alternative)
07 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
08 - 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - In a microwave-safe mug (at least 12 oz), whisk together the gluten-free flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly blended.
02 - Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly with a fork until a smooth batter forms, scraping the sides and bottom of the mug to ensure nothing clings to the edges.
03 - Gently stir in the chocolate chips if using, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
04 - Microwave on high for 1 minute. Check for doneness — the cake should be set yet still moist in the center. If needed, continue microwaving in 10-second increments until fully set, being careful not to overcook.
05 - Allow the cake to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before enjoying directly from the mug.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It goes from craving to fork in under seven minutes and tastes like something you would bake in a real oven.
  • The texture stays dense and moist rather than turning spongy or rubbery like so many microwave desserts do.
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  • Overcooking by even fifteen seconds will turn this from fudgy to dry and crumbly so always err on the side of underdone.
  • Every microwave is different so your first attempt is a calibration run and you should note the exact time that worked for yours.
03 -
  • Use an oversized mug so the batter has room to rise without overflowing and making a mess in your microwave.
  • Eat it warm because gluten-free baked goods lose their best texture quickly and this one is at its peak within five minutes of cooking.

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