Chocolate Syrup Mug Cake

Chocolate Syrup Mug Cake is an individual-sized, microwavable chocolate cake dessert that is made with homemade chocolate syrup and can be enjoyed in just a couple of minutes! For another quick and easy microwavable dessert, try my Chocolate Mug Cake!

Chocolate Syrup Mug Cake

Mug cakes have been around for ages and there is a reason why… they are both quick and easy to make. And, the best part is, you make them in individual servings in the microwave to enjoy whenever you are craving chocolate cake. There is no need to get out all the ingredients to bake an entire cake; you just need some basic ingredients, a microwave-safe mug or ramekin, and a microwave.

If you opt to make this in a coffee mug, it will not fill the cup entirely, which is why I opted for a ramekin to serve mine.

Chocolate Syrup Mug Cake Ingredients

With just a few simple ingredients and five minutes, you can have this treat ready to satisfy your sweet tooth. This recipe has been updated based on reader feedback. So, we did add a little milk and a pinch of salt to the original recipe.

Chocolate Syrup: With chocolate syrup in the name, you know it’s a key part of this recipe. Make your own homemade chocolate syrup to use. Or, you could also get by with Hershey’s syrup.

How to Make a Mug Cake

To make this dessert, get out your favorite large microwave-safe mug or ramekins. Melt the butter in the microwave. Then, mix in the sugar, stirring until combined. Add the remaining ingredients and mix until creamy, or until no lumps are remaining. 

Microwave the mug cake for 60-90 seconds, checking after 60 seconds. The cake is done when there are no gooey spots. Let it rest for about a minute. Finally, top the mug cake with ice cream or homemade whipped cream and more chocolate syrup. 

Get out the following ingredients to make your own chocolate syrup:

Cocoa powderGranulated sugarSaltWaterVanilla

Combine the cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and water in a saucepan. Put the saucepan over medium heat. Continue to whisk constantly until the mixture thickens and begins to simmer. Remove from heat after a few minutes (the longer you let it simmer, the thicker it will be) and stir the vanilla into the sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use in this recipe. 

Store any leftovers (which you will have) in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use it up to make your own chocolate milk or use it to drizzle on this Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake.  It’s so easy to make, don’t worry about running out of it! 

Chocolate Syrup Mug Cake

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