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Chocolate Mug Cake Trio

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Hi Bold Bakers!

This holiday season, I’m very excited to share my Big & Bold Chocolate recipes that I know you’ll love. And because I know you love my mug cakes, I thought what better time to indulge in some over-the-top Chocolate Mug Cake recipes than Christmas. These are some of the best mug cake recipe I have ever made including Molten Lava Cake, White Chocolate & Raspberry, and Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mug Cakes.

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I consider myself a mug cake connoisseur because I’ve made over 30 varieties, including cookies, breakfasts and cheesecakes. And from what you Bold Bakers tell me, you’ve had great success with them.

When it comes to Chocolate, I am no stranger. We have become well acquainted over the years. My favorite would have to be bittersweet chocolate recipes.

We are going to kick this off with something that your probably you didn’t know you could make in the microwave, and it’s gluten free: it’s the much-requested Molten Lava Cake. Whether you are entertaining others or just treating yourself, everyone deserves a mug full of chocolate love!

Molten Lava Mug Cake

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Molten Lava Mug Cake is smooth, velvety and insanely good. This quite possibly could be one of my best Mug Cakes to date.

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (Molten Lava Cake)

4.49 from 154 votes
Molten Lava Mug Cake is smooth, velvety and insanely good. This quite possibly could be my best Chocolate Mug Cake to date.
Servings: 1
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Molten Lava Mug Cake is smooth, velvety and insanely good. This quite possibly could be my best Chocolate Mug Cake to date.
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup Ghirardelli® 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
  • 1 - 1 ⁄2 teaspoons Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon Ghirardelli® 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
  • Toppings (optional): Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Shavings

Instructions

  • Place the butter and chocolate in a microwaveable mug (roughly 1 cup measurement). Microwave until melted, about 30-45 seconds.
  • Mix in the cocoa powder, vanilla extract and salt, and stir until smooth.
  • In another bowl, using an electric hand mixer or whisk, whip the egg and sugar until thick, roughly 3-4 minutes. It takes a little bit of elbow grease by hand.
  • Pour the egg sugar mixture into your microwaveable mug containing your melted chocolate and butter and mix until smooth. Add in your chocolate chips on top and push them into the cake. This will give you your “lava” center. If you don’t want to cook them off straight away, then place them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Microwave for 45-60 seconds. Take care not to overcook as it will dry out your lava cake. (Timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary)
  • Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Then scoop on your vanilla ice cream and finish with some chocolate shavings.

Recipe Notes

WW SmartPoints: 23
WW PointsPlus: 14
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (Molten Lava Cake)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 225mg75%
Sodium 216mg9%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

White Chocolate & Raspberry Mug Cake (Egg Free)

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This White Chocolate & Raspberry mug cake is a well-balanced marriage of both sweet and fruity.

White Chocolate & Raspberry Mug Cake

4.56 from 27 votes
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 1
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup Ghirardelli Classic White Chips
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon flavorless oil (canola oil/coconut oil/sunflower oil)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon raspberry jam

Instructions

  • In a bowl, add in the white chocolate and milk. Microwave until melted, around for 30-40 seconds
  • Stir in the oil, sugar, flour and baking powder until combined.
  • In a microwavable mug (roughly 1 cup measurement), add your raspberry jam to the bottom and pour the cake mix in on top. If you don’t want to cook them off straight away, then place them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Microwave for 45-60 seconds or until the center is no longer wet. (Timing is based on my microwave so your timing might vary)
  • Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes and then pipe on your whipped cream. Finish with fresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings.

Recipe Notes

WW SmartPoints: 23
WW PointsPlus: 14
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (Molten Lava Cake)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 225mg75%
Sodium 216mg9%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mug Cake (Vegan)

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The Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mug Cake is gluten-free, dairy free, and vegan. I am crazy for these two flavors right now. It’s a harmonious blend of sweet chocolate and salty peanut butter.

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mug Cake

4.58 from 47 votes
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 1
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 1

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
  • 3 tablespoons flavorless oil (canola oil/coconut oil/sunflower oil)
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 ⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon of smooth peanut butter

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix together all of the ingredients minus the peanut butter.
  • In a microwavable mug (roughly 1 cup measurement), scoop in your peanut butter and then pour your cake mix on top. If you don’t want to cook them off straight away, then place them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Microwave for 45-60 seconds. (Timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary). Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
  • Mix together whipped cream and peanut butter then pipe it on top of your mug cake. Finish by sprinkling over chopped toasted peanuts.
  • Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

WW SmartPoints: 23
WW PointsPlus: 14
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (Molten Lava Cake)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 225mg75%
Sodium 216mg9%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

And while Mug Cakes make great single-serving treats, they can also be perfect desserts for dinner parties and holiday events. So in addition to a Mug Cake for one, I’ve included recipes below for 6 servings so you can impress your family and friends with these simple, decadent desserts.

Molten Lava Cake Mug Cakes for 6

4.70 from 26 votes
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons (3⁄4 cup) unsalted butter
  • 1 3 ⁄4 cups Ghirardelli® 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
  • 6 egg
  • 1 ⁄3 cup white sugar
  • 6 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • 6 tbsp Ghirardelli® 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Baking Chips
  • Toppings (optional): Vanilla Ice Cream Chocolate Shavings

Instructions

  • Place the butter and chocolate in a large bowl. Microwave until melted, 60-90 seconds.
  • Mix in the cocoa powder and vanilla extract and stir again until the smooth.
  • Using a hand mixer or a hand whisk whip up the eggs and sugar in a bowl together until thick, roughly 3-4 minutes. It takes a bit of elbow grease by hand.
  • Pour the egg sugar mixture into the melted chocolate and butter and mix until smooth. Add in your chocolate chips on top and push them into the cake. This will give you your ‘lava’ center.
  • If you don’t want to cook them off straight away then place them in the fridge for up to 24 hours 6. Microwave 1 at a time for 45-60 seconds. Take care not to overcook as it will dry out your lava cake.
  • (Timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary). Cook one at a time so they each cook evenly.
  • Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes. Then scoop on your vanilla ice cream and finish with some chocolate shavings.

Recipe Notes

WW SmartPoints: 23
WW PointsPlus: 14
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (Molten Lava Cake)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 225mg75%
Sodium 216mg9%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Classic White & Raspberry Mug Cakes for 6

4.66 from 20 votes
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1 ⁄2 cup Ghirardelli Classic White Chips
  • 1 1 ⁄3 cup milk
  • 6 teaspoon flavorless oil (canola oil/coconut oil/sunflower oil) 6 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1 ⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1 ⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 6 tablespoon raspberry jam
  • Toppings (optional): Whipped Cream
  • Fresh Raspberries
  • White Chocolate Shavings

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir in the white chocolate and milk. Microwave until melted, around for 60-90 seconds.
  • Stir in the oil, sugar, flour and baking powder until combined.
  • Divide the mix evenly between 6 mugs.
  • If you don’t want to cook them off straight away then place them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Microwave 1 at a time for 45-60 seconds. (Timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary). Cook one at a time so they each cook evenly.
  • Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes and then pipe on your whipped cream. Finish with fresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings.

Recipe Notes

WW SmartPoints: 23
WW PointsPlus: 14
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (Molten Lava Cake)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 225mg75%
Sodium 216mg9%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mug Cakes for 6

4.60 from 20 votes
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 6
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Author: Gemma Stafford
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 cup 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 cup 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 cup 2 tablespoons Ghirardelli Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 1 cup flavorless oil (canola oil/coconut oil/sunflower oil)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1 ⁄2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 6 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
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  • Toppings (optional):
  • Whipped Cream Peanut Butter Toasted Peanuts

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix together all of the ingredients minus the peanut butter.
  • In 6 microwavable mugs (roughly 1 cup measurement each), scoop in your peanut butter and then pour your cake mix on top.
  • Divide the mix evenly between 6 mugs.
  • If you don’t want to cook them off straight away then place them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Microwave 1 at a time for 45-60 seconds. (Timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary). Cook one at a time so they each cook evenly.
  • Let the cake stand for 5 minutes before eating. Mix together whipped cream and peanut butter then pipe it on top of your mug cake. Finish by sprinkling over chopped toasted peanuts. Serve warm.

Recipe Notes

WW SmartPoints: 23
WW PointsPlus: 14
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe (Molten Lava Cake)
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 493 Calories from Fat 369
% Daily Value*
Fat 41g63%
Saturated Fat 23g144%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8g
Cholesterol 225mg75%
Sodium 216mg9%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 8g16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Thanks to Ghirardelli for helping me bring you these over-the-top Chocolate Mug Cakes. For more of my exclusive chocolate recipes, go to Ghirardelli.com!

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Cristina Genet
Cristina Genet
5 years ago

It’s just me and my husband for tonight’s new year’s day dinner so I thought of doing something yummy and simple. I know you make the best mug cakes so I searched for your recipes. I did your molten lava mug cake. I omitted the sugar and it’s perfect for us. Thank you & more super recipes from you. Happy new year.

LadyIreland
5 years ago

Hi Gemma;
I am a yard sale junkie as that’s where all the great mug cups can be found. Sometimes I’m not sure of how big the mugs are so I filled a Ziplock baggie with 3/4 cup of rice. If the baggie fits in the cup I know my mug cakes and meals will too. Different mugs are great for entertaining as people can choose/fill their own and if it gets put down you’ll know who’s the owner. Happy Baking!!!

Melinda
Melinda
2 years ago

I tried the chocolate peanut butter one and really enjoyed it! The texture was so soft and fluffy! However, I don’t understand why we’re just supposed to put the blob of peanut butter at the bottom of the mug… Do you then mix it in? I felt like it was mainly a chocolate cake, with a little surprise peanut butter in the last couple bites.

Sam
Sam
2 years ago

Hi Gemma,
How can I replace the 3 Tbsp of flour in chocolate peanut butter mug cake with almond or coconut flour or combination of both to make it GF?
Can you please let me know the quantity of flours I can replace to enjoy this vegan mug cake?

Kay
Kay
3 years ago

Hi, What can I use in place of that egg to make vegan?

Esther
Esther
3 years ago

The nutritional facts for each recipe are the mug cake facts, please post the nutritional facts unique to each recipe I think there is a mistake

Anju A
Anju A
3 years ago

Hi Gemma,
I was looking around for some delicious mug cake recipes and stumbled spin YOURS! I did the molten lava chocolate cake and it was absolutely worth the 5 minutes I took on it! Love your baking ❤️

lily29
3 years ago

so yummy and so chocolatey, my husband and son like it so much, so easy to do, thank you very much Gemma.

Tanvi L
3 years ago

I tried the molten lava cake and it turned out amazing! It had a mousse like texture and it was really decadent. Definitely going to make it again. Thank you so much Gemma!

I Food
3 years ago

Hiya Gemma,
Your chocolate & peanut butter mug cake recipe is delicious; thank you.

I only had PB2 so I used that instead of peanut butter along with a combination of almond and coconut flour and it came out beautifully.

I’ve realised that due to the density of these flours, I don’t actually have to eat the mug cakes straight away and even when they are cold they still have a good texture.

Thanks again.

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