Gluten-Free Mug Cake

A warm, decadent chocolate mug cake that's ready in minutes. This single-serving treat boasts a moist, tender crumb with rich chocolate flavor, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings.

Prep: 3 min Cook: 2 min Total: 5 min Serves: 4

At a glance: This medium desserts recipe yields 4 servings in about 5 minutes (3 min prep, 2 min cook). It uses 9 ingredients — including gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder — and walks through 5 steps. Updated October 25, 2026. Browse more desserts recipes or return to all gluten-free recipes.

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Cross-Contamination Warning for Gluten-Free Mug Cake: When preparing this desserts recipe, a mug cake uses a few spoonfuls of several pantry staples, so check that the flour blend, cocoa powder, baking powder and chocolate chips are each labeled gluten-free. Measure from their own containers rather than with a spoon that has been in regular flour.

Gluten-Free Notes for Gluten-Free Mug Cake: This recipe is gluten-free, relying on a gluten-free flour blend and carefully selected ingredients to avoid any gluten-containing grains.

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Ingredients

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4 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour blend Shop
4 tbsp granulated sugar Shop
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder Shop
1/4 tsp baking powder Shop
1/8 tsp salt
3 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
2 tbsp melted butter or coconut oil Shop
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract Shop
1-2 tbsp chocolate chips (optional) Shop

Instructions

1 In a microwave-safe mug (about 12-14 oz capacity), whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Ensure there are no clumps of dry ingredients, which should take about 1 minute.
2 Add the milk, melted butter or coconut oil, and pure vanilla extract to the mug. Stir with a fork until the batter is smooth and well combined, scraping down the sides of the mug to incorporate all the dry bits, about 1-2 minutes.
3 If using, gently fold in the chocolate chips into the batter. Be careful not to overmix at this stage.
4 Microwave on high power for about 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with moist crumbs attached. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave's wattage.
5 Allow the mug cake to cool in the mug for at least 2-3 minutes before enjoying. The cake will continue to firm up as it cools, making it easier to eat without burning your mouth.

Nutrition (per serving)

348

Calories

Protein

53g

Carbs

15g

Fat

Fiber

97mg

Sodium

Tips & Notes

Microwaves vary. Start at 1 minute 30 seconds and add 15-second bursts until just set.
Use a large mug, as step 1 says, so the batter doesn't overflow.
A slightly underdone center is best. The cake keeps cooking as it rests.

Common questions

How long does Gluten-Free Mug Cake take?

Gluten-Free Mug Cake takes about 5 minutes: 3 minutes to prep and 2 minutes to cook, for 4 servings.

What should I check before making Gluten-Free Mug Cake with celiac disease?

Written with gluten-free ingredients. Use products labeled gluten-free, check labels, and ask your clinician about your own needs.

What cross-contamination risk is specific to Gluten-Free Mug Cake?

Check gluten-free all-purpose flour blend, granulated sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder before they go into Gluten-Free Mug Cake. A mug cake uses a few spoonfuls of several pantry staples, so check that the flour blend, cocoa powder, baking powder and chocolate chips are each labeled gluten-free. Measure from their own containers rather than with a spoon that has been in regular flour.

Which gluten-free swaps does Gluten-Free Mug Cake use?

Gluten-Free Mug Cake relies on a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend. Keep those gluten-free-labeled products in place of a gluten-containing flour or sauce. If the blend already lists xanthan gum, do not add a second binder unless this recipe says to.

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