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Low Calorie Chocolate Mug Cake

Low calorie chocolate mug cake ready to eat with a gold spoon
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This is the ultimate “emergency” dessert for when those late-night chocolate cravings hit. It’s light, fluffy, and skip the egg to avoid that rubbery texture most microwave cakes have. It’s a single-serving treat that actually tastes like a real cake.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder (Dutch-processed is best)
  • 2 tbsp Stevia or 0-calorie granulated sweetener (1:1 ratio)
  • 1/4 tsp Baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp Olive oil (or applesauce for lower fat)
  • 3 tbsp Unsweetened almond milk
  • Optional: 1g mini chocolate chips (adds about 5-8 calories)

Instructions

  1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a standard 10–12 oz mug, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, sweetener, and baking powder using a fork. Smash any cocoa clumps against the side until the mix is a uniform light brown.
  2. Add Liquids: Pour in the olive oil and almond milk. Stir well, making sure to scrape the “corners” at the bottom of the mug where flour likes to hide. The batter should look like thick, glossy syrup.
  3. Microwave: Top with chocolate chips if you’re using them. Pop it in the microwave for 50–60 seconds (based on a 700W-950W oven).
  4. The Finish: The cake will rise and then settle. The top should look matte and set. If it’s slightly damp in the dead center, that’s okay—it will finish cooking as it rests.

Notes

  • Serving Suggestions: Let it sit for 2 minutes before eating. This is the hardest part, but it helps the texture firm up. Top with a raspberry or a tiny dollop of fat-free whipped cream if you want to feel fancy.
  • Tips & Tricks: Use a fork instead of a spoon for mixing; it acts like a mini whisk and gets rid of lumps faster. If your batter looks like dry dough, add one extra teaspoon of milk.
  • Storage & Reheating: This is best eaten fresh. If you have to save it, cover the mug and keep it at room temperature for up to 24 hours. To revive it, microwave for 10 seconds to make it soft again.

Find it online: https://recipesh.com/low-calorie-chocolate-mug-cake/