Craving something sweet? This dairy free mug cake is filled with chocolate chips and pecans and then drizzled with maple syrup. It’s ready in under 5 minutes, too!
Don’t you just love mug cakes? They’re not quite the same (i.e. quite as GOOD) as a regular cake, but they’re a heck of a lot faster and simpler. I myself go through mug cake phases, kind of like how I go through breakfast/music/TV show phases. I’m currently in an oats for breakfast, Adele and Lorde listening, HGTV watching, mug cake-eating phase, and definitely not complaining about it.
I am legitimately obsessed with Adele’s “Hello” and I’ve always been obsessed with Lorde but kind of forgot about her until a few days ago. ….kind of like mug cakes…. You see where this is going.
Sometimes I crave something sweet after dinner (shock), and when that happens I like having options. Typically speaking, a small piece of chocolate or a sweet smoothie does the trick, but sometimes I need something more. Enter: mug cakes. If you have yet to jump on the mug cake train, what are you waiting for?! Though once you do you will be addicted and feel the need to try ALL THE MUG CAKES. It’s ok, we all go through it.
This pecan mug cake reminds me of a pancake…. is that weird? It’s a “vanilla” cake filled with chocolate chips and pecans and then drizzled in maple syrup sooo…it’s basically a pancake. But a really delicious and filling and cake-like pancake. Intriguing, right?
Make it for yourself and see!
PrintChocolate Chip Pecan Mug Cake
- Prep Time: 1 min
- Cook Time: 1 min
- Total Time: 2 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup+2 tbsp whole wheat flour*
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp pecans
- 1 tbsp 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.
Q: Have you hopped on the mug cake train? What music/TV show are you currently obsessing over?
It’s not helpful unless someone has actually tried this 🙁
Hi Thea… what isn’t helpful? I’ll try to answer any questions you might have.
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 😉
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.
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).
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 :))
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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.
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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!
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i really need to make a mug cake! so easy!
I am so making this for my next couch potato night. And then not feel so guilty about eating it!
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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!
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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!
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I have yet to jump on the mug cake train but I know when I do I won’t look back…
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A pancake-esq mug cake sounds like the best thing ever.
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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.
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