Indulge in Minutes: The Best Single Serve Chocolate Cake Recipe

People rave about this incredibly fudgy chocolate Single Serve Cake, claiming it’s the best they’ve ever tasted. And the best part? You can whip it up in your microwave or oven in just minutes!

Decadent Chocolate Single Serve Cake in a Mug

The Ultimate Chocolate Fix in a Mug

If you’re a true chocolate enthusiast, this single serve cake recipe is tailor-made for you.

It’s rich, decadent, and utterly delicious. This recipe has garnered over two thousand glowing reviews from delighted bakers who have made and fallen in love with this chocolate cake.

So, if past single serve cake recipes have left you wanting, prepare to be amazed. This one is guaranteed to satisfy your sweet cravings and become your go-to dessert for one!

You might also adore this Brownie in a Mug recipe for another quick chocolate fix.

Irresistible Single Serving Chocolate Cake

Lightning-Fast Microwave Single Serve Cake

Forget spending hours baking! This single serve chocolate cake is ready in just about a minute in the microwave.

Yes, you read that right – one minute!

Plus, it’s made with common pantry ingredients that you likely already have on hand, and it requires no eggs.

Whenever a chocolate craving strikes, you can head to your kitchen and effortlessly create this delightful single serve dessert in your microwave.

For ultimate convenience, you can even pre-measure the dry ingredients and store them in small bags. This “cake mix meal prep” makes the recipe even faster when you’re ready for dessert.

For a larger cake to share, check out this amazing Vegan Chocolate Cake.

Flavor Variations to Elevate Your Single Serve Cake

Chocolate Peanut Butter Delight: Skip the oil in the base recipe and stir in 1-2 tablespoons of peanut butter (or almond butter) for a nutty twist.

Nutella Dream Cake: Replace the oil with a tablespoon of your favorite chocolate hazelnut spread, like this Homemade Nutella Recipe. For extra indulgence, top your cake with more Nutella!

Chocolate Peppermint Freshness: Add a ¼ teaspoon of pure peppermint extract to the wet ingredients before mixing everything together.

Dark Chocolate Coconut Paradise: Use coconut oil and top your finished single serve cake with dark chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and a scoop of Coconut Ice Cream.

Mocha Coffee Kick Cake: Mix ½ teaspoon of instant coffee granules (regular or decaf) with the dry ingredients for a coffee-chocolate fusion.

Zesty Chocolate Orange Cake: Stir in 1 teaspoon of orange zest directly into the mug before mixing.

What’s your dream single serve cake flavor? Let us know if you have other delicious ideas you’d love to see!

Rich Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting for Single Serve Cake

Frosting and Topping Ideas for Your Single Serve Cake

Feel free to get creative with your single serve chocolate cake decorations. Sprinkle shredded coconut, chopped walnuts or pecans, mini chocolate chips, or drizzle hot fudge or caramel sauce on top.

For a luscious frosting, try this homemade Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting.

Alternatively, you can use store-bought or homemade vanilla or chocolate frosting, a dusting of powdered sugar, melted chocolate, or fresh fruit like sliced bananas, strawberries, cherries, blueberries, or a dollop of raspberry jam.

It’s also heavenly with a dollop of Coconut Whipped Cream or Almond Milk Ice Cream.

Watch the Single Serve Cake Recipe Video

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial above for visual guidance.

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Your Single Serve Chocolate Cake

Begin by whisking together all the dry ingredients in a cereal bowl or small dish. Mix thoroughly to ensure the salt and baking powder are evenly distributed for the perfect rise and texture.

Add the liquid ingredients and stir until a smooth chocolate cake batter forms. Pour the batter into a microwave-safe or oven-safe mug, ramekin, or small dish.

If you plan to remove the cake from the mug after baking, lightly grease your dish before adding the batter to prevent sticking.

Microwave for 30-40 seconds. Microwave cooking times can vary based on wattage, but mine is usually perfectly fluffy and cooked through in this time. You might need to adjust the cooking time depending on your microwave.

For oven baking, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 14 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.

Frost your single serve cake as desired and enjoy immediately. Leftovers? Unlikely!

Single Serve Cake Recipe Ingredients

Here’s everything you need to make this single serving chocolate cake: cocoa powder, flour, sweetener, salt, baking powder, milk of your choice, pure vanilla extract, and oil or banana.

Cocoa Powder: Use regular unsweetened cocoa powder for the tablespoon measurement. You can use Dutch cocoa powder, hot chocolate mix, or additional regular unsweetened cocoa for the teaspoon measurement if desired for a richer flavor.

Flour: This recipe is versatile and works wonderfully with white flour, oat flour, all-purpose gluten-free flour, or spelt flour (my personal favorite). We haven’t tested it with whole wheat flour or pastry flour yet. For a keto single serve cake, try the almond flour version in the recipe box below.

Sweetener: Granulated sugar, unrefined coconut sugar, pure maple syrup, or honey all work well. For a sugar-free single serve cake, use xylitol or granulated erythritol. Stevia can be used, but the flavor and texture are often better with the other sugar-free options.

Fat Source: Coconut oil is our top choice for the best flavor and texture. Peanut butter or almond butter are also fantastic. Vegetable oil is a readily available alternative. For a lower-fat option, many readers have successfully substituted applesauce, Greek yogurt, sweet potato, pumpkin, or mashed banana. While these substitutions work, adding some fat enhances the taste and overall experience, but it’s a matter of personal preference.

Easy Vegan Chocolate Single Serve Cake

Making it Vegan: Vegan Single Serve Chocolate Cake

This single serve cake is already naturally egg-free, making it incredibly easy to adapt into a dairy-free and vegan dessert.

Simply use your favorite plant-based milk like coconut milk, soy milk, or almond milk. If you’re adding toppings like chocolate chips, ice cream, or frosting, ensure you choose vegan versions of those as well.

For a gluten-free single serve chocolate cake, use oat flour or a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. If you experiment with other gluten-free flours, we’d love to hear about your results!

You might also enjoy these delightful Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies.

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Single Serve Chocolate Cake Recipe

This incredibly easy single serve chocolate cake can be made in your microwave or oven!

The Best Single Serve Chocolate Cake Recipe

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Prep Time 4 minutes

Cook Time 1 minute

Total Time 5 minutes

Yield 1 single serve cake

5 from 1312 votes

Ingredients

1 tbsp cocoa powder
2 tsp Dutch cocoa powder or additional regular
3 tbsp flour spelt, white, oat, or all purpose gluten free (or try this Keto Single Serve Cake Recipe)
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp sweetener of choice
1/4 tsp baking powder
2 1/2 tsp oil or nut butter (While fat is recommended, applesauce or mashed banana can be substituted)
3 tbsp milk of choice
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract