Gluten Free Chocolate Mug Cake

This gluten free chocolate mug cake recipe (super moist) has no eggs and can be made for one or two. My Gluten Free Mug Cake is a dessert that is ready in less than 5 minutes and is super easy to make. This dessert will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Even though this dessert recipe is incredibly easy to make, it is also moist, and in my opinion, the best single-serve dessert. I love chocolate, and this chocolate mug cake recipe delivers!

To make this gluten free chocolate mug cake even more special, I add salted caramel hot fudge in the center. After you’ve taken it out of the microwave, it is like eating a warm molten cake.

INGREDIENTS ARE READILY FOUND IN YOUR PANTRY

You’ll likely have all or most of the ingredients in your pantry. I don’t know about you, but I get late night chocolate cravings quite often.

And to be honest, I do not always feel like running to the grocery store or taking my baking equipment out. If you haven’t made this yet you are missing out.

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• Gluten Free Apple Crisp with Caramel Sauce
• Easy Gluten Free Blueberry Cobbler
• Cheese Danish Recipe
• Cup 4 Cup Strawberry Shortcake

ARE MUG CAKES ALL CREATED EQUAL?

I’ve tried a bunch of mug cakes and I really did not enjoy them. I have always loved the concept, but hate eating a spongy, dry cake.

Over the past couple of weeks, I have been craving chocolate like nobody’s business. When the craving comes on- I need chocolate right here, right now. And it so happened that we didn’t have any dessert in the house. Bottom line- I started trying out mug cake recipes.

I figured making a mug cake would be easy. I figured the first try would be perfect. Well, I was wrong. The mug cakes were either dry or spongy. Either too sweet or not sweet enough. Finally, I seemed to have found the perfect combo.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

WHAT IS GLUTEN FREE MUG CAKE?

A mug cake is essentially a cake that is made in a mug. It is usually made in the microwave as most mugs are not oven-safe.

It’s great because you don’t need to whip out a bunch of tools to make this easy yet simple mug cake.

WHY ARE MUG CAKES SO POPULAR?

They are so popular because they’re easy to make, and can be made just for one. Sometimes, when you are craving cake, but don’t feel like pulling all your baking equipment out, then a mug cake is the perfect choice. A mug cake satisfies that craving every time.

This recipe takes only a couple basic ingredients and turns them into a delicious cake. What could be better than that?

CAN MUG CAKES BE MADE WITHOUT EGGS?

Yes, mug cakes are made without eggs. Eggs make them spongy.

If you think about it- a whole cake usually takes one or two large eggs. Why would you add an egg to a single serve mug cake? The logic just isn’t there. Just leave the eggs out and you have the perfect mug cake recipe.

WHAT MAKES THIS RECIPE SO DARN GOOD?

• For starters, in less than 5 minutes you’ll go from basic ingredients to a single serve cake with almost no effort.
• The single serve portion size is great for anyone living alone, or for inviting your best friend over. You can make as little as 1 or as many as 10.

DO MUG CAKES REHEAT WELL?

Honestly, no they do not. The texture is never the same when you reheat. These taste best when eaten right away. You can whip this up in a couple minutes after dinner. Grab a blanket, make a cappuccino and enjoy.

WHICH GLUTEN FREE FLOUR SHOULD I BE USING?

Not all gluten free flours are created equal. For the best success, I use Cup 4 Cup Gluten Free Flour or King Arthur Gluten Free 1 to 1 Flour. I can say these both work well.

CAN I PUT ANYTHING IN THE GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE?

For sure. I made mine by putting chocolate sauce in the middle of the mug cake.

C AN A MUG CAKE BE MADE DAIRY FREE?

They sure can. Just substitute almond milk or coconut milk for a dairy free alternative.

WHAT TYPE OF BAKING POWDER SHOULD I USE?

I use aluminum free baking powder.

WHAT TOPPINGS CAN BE ADDED?

Depending on your mug cake flavor, you can add sprinkles, chocolate chips, candy. I love to top mine with fresh whipped cream, extra chocolate sauce and fresh strawberries.

TIPS AND TRICKS

• You can make this mug cake in the oven or the microwave. If you prefer to not use a microwave, then make sure you are using an oven safe mug. Place the mug on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes at 350 degrees F.
• To cut down on clean up- you can mix all the ingredients directly into the mug. I personally think it is a little easier to mix the ingredients in a bowl and pour them into the mug, but you can honestly do whichever method you prefer.
• To cut down on the mess in the microwave- the cake will rise and expand as it baking in the microwave. Put a paper towel underneath your mug in the microwave to catch any overflow.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

• All Purpose Gluten Free Baking Flour- I use Cup 4 Cup or King Arthur’s 1/4 Cup
• Powdered Sugar- 2 Tbsp ( 3 if you like it sweeter)
• Baking Powder- 1/4 Tsp
• Milk- 1/4 Cup plus 1 Tbsp
• Stonewall Chocolate Salted Caramel Sauce- 1 Tbsp
• Pinch of Salt
• Vegetable Oil- 2 Tbsp
• Dutch Unsweetened Cocoa Powder- 2 Tbsp

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE

• Add the all the dry ingredients to a medium sized bowl. Whisk together to combine.
• Add the milk and vegetable oil until all the ingredients are combined and has no clumps.
• Take half the batter and add to a microwave safe mug.
• Add the chocolate sauce.
• Top the remaining batter over the chocolate sauce.
• Cover the mug with a paper towel and microwave on high for 70 to 90 seconds.
• Serve and enjoy.

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