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Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake

August 21, 2019 by Cindy 29 Comments

This Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake is rich, fudgy, and super easy to make. This mug cake is whisked together in a mug and microwaved for the easiest cake you will ever make. It takes 5 minutes from start to finish and with no eggs, no milk and no butter it is naturally vegan.

 

image of Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake by Intentionally Eat with Cindy Newland in a clear mug with a gold fork and a raspberry

 

Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake

 

When I weighed nearly 300 lbs, I would have tried one of those new single serving cakes in a heartbeat. You know the ones that are stocked on the end caps in the grocery store just beckoning you to put one or two in your shopping cart.

 

Have you looked at the ingredients list? Some of the brands are better than others, however they all have cholesterol, more fat and more calories than this mug cake. You might think the cake ingredients are okay, but just look at the single serve icing packets. Whoa! Chemical crud.

 

Now that I have lost 125 lbs and know better, I make this Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake. Less calories. No cholesterol. Delish! Sometimes you want a little dessert, but you don’t want to overindulge, so this is the cake for you.

image of Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake by Intentionally Eat with Cindy Newland in a clear mug with a gold fork and raspberries

 

Do you know the history of the Wacky Cake?

 

Wacky cakes are also called crazy cake, depression cake and World War II cake. Unlike most cakes it requires no eggs, butter or milk so it may have been created during WWII due to rationing when those products were scarce.

 

 

Why add vinegar to a cake?

 

As an acid, vinegar is often included in cake recipes. It reacts with baking soda and starts the chemical reaction necessary to produce carbon dioxide, which gives the batter a lift as it bakes.

 

Can vinegar replace an egg in a cake?

 

One tablespoon of vinegar along with one tablespoon of baking soda can replace one egg in cakes or quick breads. You can use both white or apple cider vinegar.

 

image of Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake by Intentionally Eat with Cindy Newland in a clear mug with a gold fork and raspberries

 

 

Dense

Chocolatey

Fabulous

and

Fast!

 

Onto the recipe!

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Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake

This Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake is rich, fudgy, and super easy to make. This mug cake is whisked together in a mug and microwaved for the easiest cake you will ever make. It takes 5 minutes from start to finish and with no eggs, no milk and no butter it is naturally vegan.

Course Dessert, Snack
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Calories 285kcal
Author Intentionally Eat with Cindy Newland

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tsp cocoa, unsweetened
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 3/4 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp water

Instructions

  • In a large mug, stir together the dry ingredients.
  • Add wet ingredients and mix well.
  • Microwave on 50% power for approximately 3 minutes. If your microwave doesn't have 50% power option, microwave for 1 minute. Enjoy!

Notes

4 g Protein,  50 carbs, 7.5 g fat, 2.5 g fiber

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcal

I top this Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake with a few dark chocolate chips, raspberries, strawberry jam, nuts or this Easy Dairy Free Hot Fudge Sauce. YUM!

 

 

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If you love this Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake, check out this Chocolate Avocado Pudding 

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or this Mint Chocolate Pots de Creme

 

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Did you make this Wacky Chocolate Mug Cake?

Let me know how it turned out! Leave a comment below and share a picture on Instagram with the hashtag #Intentionallyeat or @intentionallyeat

 

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Intentionally Eat,

Cindy

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Comments

  1. AvatarMichael

    August 26, 2019 at 2:51 am

    Its not wacky!!! Its delicious! Why do you have to make those yummy shots so tempting?! Haha! Grerat job and thanks for sharing tips.Might do it our own way.

    Reply
  2. AvatarMayuri Patel

    August 26, 2019 at 6:57 am

    I love these one mug easy to make microwavable cakes. Easy to make and a treat that takes care of the sweet tooth without too many calories. Love your egg free chocolate mug cake. Will try it out.

    Reply
  3. AvatarDalene Ekirapa

    August 26, 2019 at 8:51 am

    5 stars
    Super yummy! I would really use a bite of your mug cake. Sweet and fudgy gets me all excited for such a dessert especially when right from the freezer!

    Reply
  4. AvatarCrickette, The Things I Have to Say

    August 26, 2019 at 10:22 am

    Ohhhhhh I want a mug cake. It looks doable too. I’m not very good with desserts, really. I get easily intimidated.

    Reply
  5. AvatarLasonia

    August 26, 2019 at 10:48 am

    This looks so delicious. I have got to try this recipe. I think it would be perfect to make with kids.

    Reply
  6. AvatarEmily Fata

    August 26, 2019 at 11:05 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks soooo delicious! This is a perfect recipe to whip up for these end of summer parties that are coming up.

    Reply
  7. AvatarHilLesha

    August 26, 2019 at 3:00 pm

    My oldest son loves mug cakes. I’ll definitely have to try making a homemade one sometime!

    Reply
  8. AvatarCrystal

    August 26, 2019 at 3:37 pm

    Mug cakes are the best! I love the simplicity to make! This one looks delicious!

    Reply
  9. AvatarDominique Brooks

    August 26, 2019 at 4:34 pm

    This looks delicious! Since I am losing weight, I need healthier options for desserts and snacks for when I get back to regular eating!

    Reply
  10. Avatartweenselmom

    August 26, 2019 at 7:16 pm

    That’s indeed wacky, imagine apple cider vinegar used to create a cake. I am curious about how this will taste like. Going to try it.

    Reply
  11. AvatarLaura

    August 27, 2019 at 2:56 am

    This looks so delicious and so cute in the mug. I would love to give this recipe a go

    Reply
  12. AvatarSurekha-dreamingloud

    August 27, 2019 at 11:40 am

    5 stars
    Mug cakes are so cute and neat to make. This one is definitely a must try. I will surely love it.

    Reply
  13. AvatarLasonia

    August 27, 2019 at 11:49 am

    This recipe looks really yummy. I bet this would be fun to make with my son. I mean, who doesn’t love cake.

    Reply
  14. AvatarSamar

    August 27, 2019 at 12:58 pm

    Coffee + Cake would be an awesome combination.

    would love to try it.

    Reply
  15. AvatarBree

    August 27, 2019 at 6:35 pm

    5 stars
    I had no idea you were supposed to add vinegar or that it could replace eggs!

    Reply
  16. AvatarStuff Around The Web

    August 27, 2019 at 7:09 pm

    Any recipe that has “Chocolate” in it, I LOVE to try that. Thanks for sharing a delicious Chocolate cake recipe with a Chocolate Lover Like me (hearteyes)

    Reply
  17. Avatarmudpiefridays

    August 27, 2019 at 11:49 pm

    Wow, so delicious and easy recipe to make for the kids. I am sure my kids will love it like and will make their favorite.

    Reply
  18. Avataramy

    August 28, 2019 at 10:16 am

    what a delicious looking recipe, its making me crave right now, guess I have to practice how to make it

    Reply
  19. AvatarArun Dahiya

    August 30, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    I love yummy mug cakes. This looks so tempting and healthy too. I am going to make it on Sunday. Thank you so much.

    Reply
  20. AvatarCzjai

    September 8, 2019 at 7:10 pm

    Your mug cake looks really yummy! I love mine with nuts and berries, too. 🙂

    Reply
  21. AvatarCrystal

    September 9, 2019 at 5:55 am

    Oh my YUM. This looks so delicious! I would love to try this!

    Reply
  22. AvatarMichael

    September 9, 2019 at 7:09 am

    Did someone say chocolate? Where? Can I have some?! LOL thanks for sharing. I will comment to save for later reference.

    Reply
  23. AvatarValerie

    September 9, 2019 at 7:49 am

    You had my attention with the words chocolate and fast, which is exactly how I like my chocolate most of the time. I’ve never heard of using vinegar in chocolate cake before. it sounds intriguing.

    Reply
  24. AvatarHailey

    September 9, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    This looks so good! I have never made a mug cake from scratch but I love how much healthier it is than the ones on store shelves. I never knew I could replace and egg with vinegar.. very cool! I may have to try this tonight. 🙂

    Reply
  25. AvatarCrickette, The Things I Have to Say

    September 10, 2019 at 12:47 am

    I’ve never attempted a mug cake before but this looks fairly straightforward. Maybe I’ll try it. Hahaha. Wish me luck!

    Reply
  26. AvatarOlya AMANOVA

    September 10, 2019 at 5:53 am

    Things you do look delicious and are the gourmand satisfaction personified. This particular masterpiece is my favorite so far. I loved it so very much.

    Reply
  27. AvatarArun Dahiya

    September 10, 2019 at 3:51 pm

    Wow. This looks so yummy and fulfilling. I am going to make it tomorrow. Mug cakes are one of my favourites.

    Reply
  28. AvatarJayashree Sengupta

    September 13, 2019 at 9:16 am

    5 stars
    Oh!!!! I love yummylicious posts. And when its chocolate then nothing could beat it.

    Reply
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    March 10, 2020 at 3:46 pm

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