Delicious & Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe UK
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Category
Healthier Recipes
Servings
1
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
1 minute
Calories
250
Need a fast chocolate fix? 🍫
This healthy mug cake comes together in minutes with simple, good-for-you ingredients.
Mix in chunks of Whitakers dark chocolate for that rich, melty goodness, and microwave to perfection.
Ideal for a cosy evening snack or quick energy boost. 😊
Ingredients
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3 tbsp oat flour (or blend rolled oats into flour)
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1 tbsp cocoa powder
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1 tbsp chocolate protein powder (optional but recommended)
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¼ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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1 egg (or 2 tbsp milk for egg-free)
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2 tbsp milk (dairy or plant-based)
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1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
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1 tbsp Greek yoghurt (adds moisture)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 tbsp chopped Whitakers dark chocolate
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Extra chocolate pieces
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A spoonful of yoghurt
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Fresh berries
Optional toppings:
Directions
Choose your mug:
Use a microwave-safe mug around 350–400ml so the cake has room to rise.
Combine dry ingredients:
Add oat flour, cocoa powder, protein powder (if using), baking powder, and salt. Stir well.
Add the wet ingredients:
Add the egg, milk, honey/maple syrup, Greek yoghurt, and vanilla.
Mix until smooth and fully combined.
Fold in the chocolate:
Stir through the chopped Whitakers chocolate, keeping a few pieces aside for the top.
Microwave:
Heat on high for 60–90 seconds.
The mug cake should rise, look set on top, and remain slightly soft inside.
Avoid overcooking, it becomes firmer as it cools.
Serve:
Top with extra chocolate pieces, yoghurt, or berries.
Enjoy warm.
Recipe Notes
If you have any questions about how to make this recipe, please post a comment below and we will get back to you.
Servings: The recipe typically yields 1 delicious portion of Healthy Chocolate-Flavoured Mug Cake.
Calories per serving: 250 calories.
Remember: Please tag #whitakerschocolates with photos of your homemade Healthy Chocolate Mug Cake.
For a fudgier centre, cook for 60 seconds and check.
For extra moisture, add an extra teaspoon of Greek yoghurt.
For vegan: use plant milk, maple syrup, and replace egg with 2 tbsp milk + ½ tbsp extra yoghurt.
Protein powder deepens the texture and boosts nutrition but is optional.
Nutritional Information for This Recipe
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 265 | - |
| Total Fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | - |
| Cholesterol | 185mg | 62% |
| Sodium | 200mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30g | 11% |
| Dietary Fibre | 4g | 14% |
| Total Sugars | 18g | - |
| Includes Added Sugars | 16g | 32% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | ||
How to Store Your Homemade Chocolate Mug Cake
Eat this mug cake straight away for the best taste and texture. If some is left over, follow these steps to keep it fresh.
Let the cake cool down fully in the mug. Put a lid or cling film on top to stop it from drying out.
Place it in the fridge. It will stay good for up to 24 hours.
To eat later, warm it up in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds. This brings back the soft, warm feel.
Do not freeze the mug cake, as it can change the texture and make it less enjoyable. Always make a fresh one when possible for that just-baked goodness with Whitakers dark chocolate chunks.
A Brief History of Mug Cakes
Mug cakes, those quick single-serve treats baked in a microwave, have roots stretching back thousands of years, evolving from simple ancient bakes to today's instant desserts.
The concept traces to ancient Egypt, where unleavened cakes were often savory and sometimes sweetened with honey, lacking any rise without leavening agents.
By the 18th century, bakers whipped eggs to create lift, though this was time-consuming and mostly for the wealthy.
Innovations like baking soda in the 1840s and baking powder in the 1860s made rising cakes accessible to more people through chemical leavening.
Cupcakes, a closer ancestor, appeared in the mid-19th century, often baked in coffee cups as small "test cakes" to check oven temperatures before thermostats existed.
The 1851 Great Exhibition in London showcased the first oven with a thermostat, standardizing baking and making it easier as sugar prices dropped.
The microwave oven, key to modern mug cakes, hit consumer markets in 1967.
However, the microwave mug cake as we know it—mixing basic ingredients like flour, sugar, and baking powder in a mug for quick cooking—gained traction in the early 2000s via internet cooking forums and mailing lists.
One of the earliest video tutorials popped up on YouTube in 2009, touting a recipe ready in under five minutes.
Popularity exploded around 2017-2018 with commercial mixes.
Duncan Hines released 18 flavors in 2017, Starbucks and Trader Joe's followed in 2018, and Betty Crocker set a world record for the largest mug cake mosaic.
Today, mug cakes represent solo eating trends, offering fast, customizable treats from basic pantries.
