Mug Cake with Cake Mix

Quick single-serving chocolate mug cake made with boxed cake mix, milk, oil, and chocolate chips. Ready in minutes and topped with optional whipped topping and sprinkles.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Total Time 7

Course Dessert

Servings 1 serving

Equipment

14-ounce microwave-safe coffee mug
Microwave
Nonstick cooking spray
Whisk or fork
Spoon

Ingredients

1/4 cupchocolate cake mix your choice of chocolate cake mix. I used Devil’s food cake mix
2 tablespoonschocolate cake mix
4 tablespoonsmilk I used whole milk or you can use water
3 tablespoonssemi-sweet chocolate chips
3 tablespoonsvegetable oil
Whipped topping optional topping
1 teaspoonchocolate sprinkles optional garnish

Instructions

Lightly spray a 14-ounce microwave-safe coffee mug with nonstick cooking spray.
Add ¼ cup chocolate cake mix and 2 tablespoons chocolate cake mix to the mug.
Add 4 tablespoons milk and 3 tablespoons vegetable oil to the dry mix. Stir or whisk until the batter is smooth, scraping the bottom and sides of the mug so there are no dry pockets.
Stir in 3 tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Microwave on high for 1 minute 20 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds (1:30 worked for me; your microwave and mug thickness may change the time).
Let the cake rest in the mug for 2½ to 3 minutes to finish cooking and cool slightly.
Top with whipped topping (optional) and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chocolate sprinkles (optional) before serving.

Notes

7. Top with whipped topping (optional) and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon chocolate sprinkles (optional) before serving.