Mint Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

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This mint chocolate chip mug cake is made in under 5 minutes! It’s the perfect single-serving dessert that’s soft and moist, chocolatey rich, and has a refreshing peppermint touch. Enjoy this easy dessert for yourself or quickly whip up several mug cakes for guests!

Mint chocolate chip mug cake

My chocolate mug cake recipe has been a huge fan favorite for years. So this year, I decided to give it a mint chocolate chip twist for my birthday – because mint chocolate desserts are a birthday tradition!

The original mug cake is already wonderful as is, so I didn’t want to futz with it too much. All I did was add some extra chocolate chips to the batter (because the more chocolate the better, right?) and a dash of peppermint extract. So if you’re a big mint chocolate fan like I am, you’ll love how easy it is to whip up this delicious mini dessert!

Ingredients for mint chocolate chip mug cake

Mint Chocolate Chip Mug Cake Ingredients

  • Almond Flour: Almond flour is my go-to for simple cake recipes – just look at my almond cake recipe!
  • Cacao Powder: I use raw cacao powder in most of my chocolate desserts. But any cocoa powder works as well.
  • Egg: Since we’re using almond flour, the egg is needed as a binder to create a soft cake-like texture. Plus, it’s a wonderful protein boost!
  • Chocolate Chips: I like using semi-sweet chocolate chips for baking as they’re not too sweet and not too bitter. But feel free to use what you like.
  • Sweetener: You can use maple syrup or honey for this recipe.
  • Coconut Oil: A little coconut oil keeps the batter moist. But you can sub in another cooking oil.
  • Peppermint Extract: Since the peppermint flavor is key in this recipe I’ve linked my favorite peppermint extract in the recipe card below. I’ve tried several brands over the years and this is my favorite one!

Find the printable recipe with measurements in the recipe card below.

How To Make A Chocolate Mug Cake

Stir it all together. In a measuring cup (or any other separate mug), whisk together the almond flour, cacao powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, peppermint extract, and egg. Then, stir in the chocolate chips.

Stirring chocolate mug cake ingredients in a cup

Pour and bake. Pour the batter into your final mug and microwave for 1 to 1 ½ minutes or until the cake is cooked. Then, remove it from the microwave and let it sit for a few minutes at room temperature to cool. It will be HOT!

Pouring chocolate cake batter into a mug

Serve. Enjoy plain or top with a dollop of whipped cream and extra chocolate chips! Alternatively, you can add homemade powdered sugar as I did in my original mug cake recipe.

Finished chocolate mug cake

Mint Chocolate Mug Cake Tips

  • Don’t use a large mug if you want it to rise close to the rim. Plus, it makes for a better presentation, especially when serving guests!
  • You can mix everything in the final mug. But I find that it’s easier to mix it in a large measuring cup and it makes for a cleaner mug cake in the end.
  • Play around with the cooking time. Each microwave heats differently, so some mug cakes may finish cooking in just 45 seconds. Less time in the microwave means they’ll be more moist and brownie-like.
  • If you would like to use the oven instead of the microwave, you can bake this in a 3-inch ramekin at 375°F for about 20 minutes (depending on how hot your oven cooks).
Scooping into a mint chocolate chip mug cake

Storage and Tips

  • To store: If you have leftover mug cakes or want to save half for later, you can scoop out the cake and store it in an airtight container. It will keep in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.
  • To freeze: Although fresh is best (especially since it requires little preparation), you do have the option of freezing this cake for up to 3 months. But to prevent freezer burn, wrap the cake in plastic wrap before storing it in an airtight freezer-safe container.

MORE CHOCOLATE Mint DESSERTS

Check out my 2016 recipe for background info on this little birthday tradition of mine!

I hope you enjoy this mint chocolate chip mug cake as much as I do! If you make it, let me know how it turned out in the comment box below. Your review will help others in this community!

A chocolate mug cake with mint

Mint Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

5 from 6 votes
Prep: 3 minutes
Cook: 2 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 mug cake
Author: Lisa Bryan

Description

This mint chocolate chip mug cake is the perfect single-serving dessert that's moist and chocolatey, with a fresh peppermint touch! Perfect for all the mint chocolate lovers out there.

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Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • Stir everything together. In a measuring cup, whisk together the almond flour, cacao powder, maple syrup, coconut oil, peppermint, and egg. Stir in the chocolate chips.
    Mixing chocolate mug cake batter
  • Pour and bake. Pour the batter into your mug and microwave for 1 to 1 ½ minutes, or until the cake is cooked through. See notes below. Remove it from the microwave and let it sit for a few minutes, as the cake will be very hot.
    Filling cup with chocolate cake batter
  • Serve. Enjoy plain or top with a dollop of whipped cream.
    Mug cake with mint and chocolate

Lisa’s Tips

  • Because all microwaves have different wattages, your cook time may vary. You can increase or decrease the cooking time depending on your texture preference – less time is more moist and brownie-like, and more time is more cake-like. 

Nutrition

Calories: 562kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 165mg | Sodium: 71mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 253IU | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 5mg
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chocolate Mug Cake, Mint Chocolate Chip, Mint Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
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Lisa Bryan

Lisa is a bestselling cookbook author, recipe developer, and YouTuber (with over 2.5 million subscribers) living in sunny Southern California. She started Downshiftology in 2014, and is passionate about making healthy food with fresh, simple and seasonal ingredients.

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  1. This mug cake is awesome!! I am a “mint oholic “. I make this so often that I don’t have to look at the recipe anymore. I love how quick and easy it is to whip up after a meal when you just need something sweet. Thank you Lisa. I love what you do.5 stars

    1. Thanks so much, Darlene! I’m happy you loved it. And I have a ton of mint recipes on my website, so make sure to check those out as well. :)

  2. This was so simple but so good. I topped them with some coconut whipped cream. I didn’t know if I could put 2 in the microwave at the same time so I just did one at a time. Thank you for sharing5 stars

  3. I just made this for breakfast as I wanted a treat with a nice cup of coffee this morning (our first rain since May). Hit the spot and was amazing. Quick and so easy I can make it before my caffeine in the morning. And I don’t have a bunch of left overs which is nice as I don’t need a whole cake for myself.5 stars

  4. Happy Birthday, Lisa. Made this at lunch time and cut it into 4 pieces. My hubby and I had a piece for part of our lunch. It was yummy.

  5. Hi Lisa! Quick question, can I substitute the almond flour for regular all purpose flour? I’m fresh out of almond and I’d love to make this tonight. Wishing you a Happy Birthday!5 stars