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Chocolate Chip Pecan Mug Cake

By Erin · October 29, 2015 · Updated May 13, 2020 · 16 Comments

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cake made in a mug with chocolate chips

Craving something sweet? This chocolate chip mug cake is filled with chocolate chips, pecans and then drizzled with maple syrup. It's ready in under 5 minutes, too! 

mug cake with chocolate chips and pecans

Don't you just love mug cakes? They're not quite the same as a regular cake, but they're a heck of a lot faster and simpler. If you're randomly craving something sweet, mug cakes are the way to go!

WHY THIS CHOCOLATE CHIP MUG CAKE IS THE BEST

  • It's not only filled with chocolate chips, but with pecans too for added flavor and texture.
  • It's made with whole wheat flour, so it's seriously guilt free.
  • All you need is 2 minutes in order to make this cake, which may or may not make this the fastest dessert recipe ever.

HOW TO MAKE A CHOCOLATE CHIP MUG CAKE

Add the wet ingredients--the egg, syrup and vanilla extract--to your mug and use a fork to whisk them together.

Then add the flour and baking soda directly into your mug and again, stir everything until the batter is nice and smooth. You want to make sure there isn't any leftover flour on the bottom of your mug, too. Last, stir in the chocolate chips and pecans until they're well combined.

step by step how to make a mug cake

CAN I LEAVE OUT THE PECANS?

Sure can! If you just want this to be a regular chocolate chip cake, simply omit the pecans and add in a few extra chocolate chips instead.

HELP! MY CAKE DIDN'T BAKE THROUGH ALL THE WAY

I hear ya. The good thing about mug cakes is that they're fast. The bad thing about mug cakes is that every microwave is different, so cook times vary. I found that 1 minute 20 seconds was perfect for me, but you may need to do a trial run to see, but I think anywhere between 1 minute and 1 minute 45 seconds should be perfect.

mug cake with chocolate chips

OTHER QUICK DESSERT RECIPES

  • Flourless Sweet Potato Brownies
  • Homemade Nutella
  • Chocolate Banana Mug Cake

 

mug cake with chocolate chips and pecans

Chocolate Chip Pecan Mug Cake

Craving something sweet? This chocolate chip mug cake is filled with chocolate chips, pecans and then drizzled with maple syrup. It's ready in under 5 minutes, too! 
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 2 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup whole wheat flour*
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoon maple syrup
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoon pecans
  • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a microwave-safe mug; stir.
  • Add egg, syrup and vanilla extract and mix with a fork.
  • Stir in pecans and chocolate chips--stir everything together REALLY well.
  • Microwave for approximately 1 minute and 20 seconds***
  • Drizzle with extra maple syrup and enjoy!

Notes

*Can try subbing with other flour, but I didn't try it myself
***Microwave times vary depending on your microwave. You will need to leave it in for at LEAST 1 minute, but it could be anywhere between 1:00 and 1:45. If you don't know, put it in for 1 minute and then see if it's cooked through or not. If not, put it back in in intervals of 10 seconds.
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Erin is the recipe developer, writer and photographer behind the healthy food blog, The Almond Eater. She's been blogging since 2014 and loves to create food for many different diets, including vegan, gluten free and/or Whole30 recipes.

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  1. Jaxey G says

    June 01, 2020 at 10:04 pm

    This cake was a huge hit with my husband! Not too sweet, just right and I like that the recipe calls for whole wheat flour. I made it in a really small pyrex bowl and it was perfect. I used the exact recipe and it was delish! Thanks

    Reply
  2. Thea says

    July 21, 2017 at 8:49 pm

    It's not helpful unless someone has actually tried this 🙁

    Reply
    • Erin says

      July 22, 2017 at 7:20 am

      Hi Thea... what isn't helpful? I'll try to answer any questions you might have.

      Reply
    • Thea says

      July 22, 2017 at 12:49 pm

      People r commenting, but not reviewing the actual receipe. I have NO idea if it was good or not. I thought there should be reviews and not comments, that's all. Thanks 😉

      Reply
  3. Kim says

    June 23, 2016 at 1:02 pm

    You said this was dairy free but the recipe includes egg. What do o replace the egg with? I don't have flax so flax eggs are out.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      June 23, 2016 at 2:20 pm

      Hi Kim, Eggs actually aren't dairy, so that's why this mug cake is dairy free. Unfortunately the only substitution I'm aware of is a flax egg, and I haven't tried that in this recipe (though I'm assuming it would work).

      Reply
  4. Selena @ The Nutritious Kitchen says

    November 04, 2015 at 12:52 am

    Okay this mug cake is everything! I ALWAYS crave something sweet after dinner before bed...it's impossible for me to break that habit so I am all about having healthier options like this! Pinning :))

    Reply
  5. Ashley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    October 31, 2015 at 8:38 am

    My husband has been obsessed with mug cakes ever since I introduced him to them last year. He had no idea a dessert in the microwave could taste so good. He loves chocolate chip anything so I am sure he will love this as well! Pinninnngggg.

    Reply
  6. Claudia | Breakfast Drama Queen says

    October 29, 2015 at 8:17 pm

    I haven't hopped on the mug cake train yet (because I have terrible luck when it comes to microwaves), but this cake looks awfully tempting! And your photos are so gorgeous!

    Reply
  7. Jessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    October 29, 2015 at 7:35 pm

    i really need to make a mug cake! so easy!

    Reply
  8. Angelica @ Gardening in High Heels says

    October 29, 2015 at 2:36 pm

    I am so making this for my next couch potato night. And then not feel so guilty about eating it!

    Reply
  9. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    October 29, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    I adore HGTV too - and mug cakes (like this which not only look delish but also have a textural element thing going on) - such a quick and easy way to satisfy a craving! I dunno bout Adele though, every time my daughter tries to get me to listen to her, I fall asleep! GAH!

    Reply
  10. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    October 29, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    Mug cakes are like instant satisfaction! However, they are so dangerous because you literally have dessert in 2 minutes 🙂 But I'm all about some healthy dessert!! These look great!

    Reply
  11. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    October 29, 2015 at 10:59 am

    I have yet to jump on the mug cake train but I know when I do I won't look back...

    Reply
  12. Liora- Althingsloveli says

    October 29, 2015 at 10:20 am

    A pancake-esq mug cake sounds like the best thing ever.

    Reply
  13. Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says

    October 29, 2015 at 8:18 am

    I thought I wanted a mug cake last night, but even that was too much work for my lazy self haha. I ate a few chocolate chips and a spoonful of cashew butter instead.
    I'm obsessed with Adele's new song. Like, I listen to it on repeat in my car I love it so much.

    Reply

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