Moist Double Chocolate Cake in a Cup

Moist Double Chocolate Cake in a Cup

super easy and super fast

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 2m
Cook Time: 1m
Total Time: 3m
Servings: 1
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (21 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

361
calories
16.4g
fat
52g
carbohydrates
5g
protein
2g
fiber
91mg
sodium
Moist Double Chocolate Cake in a Cup

Recipe Description

Looking for the perfect small dessert? This Moist Chocolate Cake in a Cup recipe takes only a few minutes to make and is seriously delicious. Moist, fluffy, and chocolaty, what’s not to love? 

Cakes in a cup, aka mug cakes, are meant as a quick fix. So you just can’t have too many easy recipes, and I’m excited to have this one in my back pocket too. It’s super easy to make, and you probably have all the ingredients lying around, so when the mood strikes, make sure to whip it up. Simply mix the ingredients in a coffee cup, microwave, and dig in! Perfect.  

To make this Moist Chocolate Cake in a Cup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Moist Double Chocolate Cake in a Cup

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Combine dry ingredients

    1 min
    Step 1 - Moist Double Chocolate Cake in a Cup

    In a 1-cup-capacity coffee cup, mix together 3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cocoa powder, and ¼ teaspoon baking powder.

  2. 2

    Add milk, oil, and vanilla

    1 min
    Step 2 - Moist Double Chocolate Cake in a CupStep 2 - Moist Double Chocolate Cake in a Cup

    Stir in 3 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1 drop vanilla extract until the batter has no lumps.

  3. 3

    Add chocolate chips

    1 min
    Step 3 - Moist Double Chocolate Cake in a Cup

    Sprinkle 1 teaspoon chocolate chips over the top.

  4. 4

    Microwave

    1 min
    Step 4 - Moist Double Chocolate Cake in a Cup

    Microwave on high for 45 seconds. Set aside to cool for 5 minutes to allow for the cake to finish cooking.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Moist Double Chocolate Cake in a Cup

    Serve warm and enjoy!

his Moist Chocolate Cake in a Cup recipe is super easy, super fast, and seriously delicious! You will absolutely love it. So did you try it? Let us know! Leave a comment below, and make sure you tag us and hashtag your cakes in a cup with #cookmerecipes!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews)
Fluffy
May 14, 2025
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Kids love it!

Emy
February 15, 2025
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This cake in a cup is super delish! Whipped it up for my kiddos after school – they went nuts! So easy and quick.

Clara Bennett
November 30, 2024
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Delicious! I made this cake in a cup for a quick treat while my husband was watching football. It was so easy, and we loved the rich chocolate flavor. Perfect for those late-night cravings. I’ll definitely be making this again!

Kevin Smith
July 31, 2024
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Superb! Made this cake for our anniversary, and it was a hit. So quick and yummy! Will definitely be making it again.

Olivia
July 22, 2024
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Yummy! My kids loved making this together after school. It was so simple and delicious. I was proud to give them a treat that was quick and easy, and they ate it all up!

Vicky
June 7, 2024
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¡Wow! Esta torta de chocolate en taza es una locura! La hice cuando mis amigos vinieron a visitar y todos quedaron impresionados. ¡Tan fácil y rápida! ¡Definitivamente la haré de nuevo!

Yvonne
March 11, 2024
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Delightful!

Sophie Dubois
March 11, 2024
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Delicious chocolate heaven!

Yuli
December 20, 2023
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Hice este pastel de chocolate para el cumpleaños de mi esposo. Fue tan facil y rapida de hacer. La textura es perfecta y el chocolat es delicioso. Todos lo amaron, incluyendo a los niños. Definitivamente lo haré otra vez!

Alice Dupont
December 15, 2023
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J'ai fait ce gâteau au chocolat dans une tasse pour mon mari et mes enfants. Ils ont adoré chaque bouchée! C'est si simple et rapide à faire, parfait pour un dessert surprise un soir. Magique!

Xena
November 10, 2023
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Delicious!

Lila
August 9, 2023
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Simply the best!

Quinn
May 3, 2023
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I made this cake for my daughter's surprise party. So easy and so delish. Everyone loved it. This is my new sweet go-to.

Emily Johnson
April 29, 2023
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Delicious!

Quinn
April 13, 2023
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I made this after a long day. The aroma filled my small apartment, and every bite took me back to my grandma's kitchen. It's a perfect quick dessert that warms my heart.

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