Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (2024)

by Fatgirlskinny · May 6, 2016

This microwave Chocolate Mug Cake will become your new obsession; it’s the easiest and fastest way to make dessert for one or two, and you wont believe how delicious it is! It is the perfect sweet tooth, late night kinda cake for only 2.5 Syns when following the Slimming World plan.

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Over the years, I’ve fallen victim to dry, dense, chewy and rubbery healthy mug cakes that promised to be delicious but are more like a chocolate flavoured omelette!

If you are craving a sweet chocolate treat don’t reach for a 5 Syn chocolate bar that will giving you no filling power whatsoever. Reach for this 2.5 Syn recipe that will keep you fuller for longer and seriously satisfy the craving!

Why you’ll love this recipe….

  • Tastes delicious
  • Very quick and easy to make
  • Low Syn
  • Healthy
  • Perfect for all of the family

Is this recipe Slimming World friendly?

Of course…

  • 2 Syns for the Option Hot Chocolate
  • 0.5 A Syn for 1 Teaspoon of Flour

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Low Syn serving suggestions….

  • Halo Top Icecream
  • Mullerlight Banana and Custard
  • Spoonful of Nutella
  • Fresh Strawberries or Raspberries

Batch Cook – Storage Information

  • Fridge: This cake tastes best straight away.
  • Reheat: This cake tastes best straight away.
  • Freezer:Not suitable for freezing.

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Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake

Slimming World Syns: 2.5 Syns*

Weight Watchers Points: Coming Soon

Calories: 145

Course Dessert, Snack

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 minute minute

Total Time 6 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Ingredients

  • 11g Options Hot Chocolate, Any Flavour (or 1 Sachet, Any flavour)
  • 1 tsp White Flour, Self Raising
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 2 tbsp Plain Quark
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Essence
  • 1 Level tsp Granulated Sweetener

Instructions

Notes

*Slimming World Syns and Weight Watchers Points are all approximate and estimated by thefatgirlskinny.net team. They have not been verified by an official source.

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  1. Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (12)Kayleigh says:

    January 19, 2020 at 8:54 pm

    Hello, is there a substitute for the quark? I want to like it but I’m really not a fan. I don’t if it means a few extra syns x

    Reply

    • Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (13)Fatgirlskinny says:

      January 19, 2020 at 9:33 pm

      The quark is being used to create a cake mixture, you cannot taste it in the cake, it is disguised very well.
      The same as you add egg but the mixture doesn’t taste of raw egg 🙂 Give it a try..
      Failing that you could try fat free natural yogurt but I cannot comment how it would work.

      Reply

  2. Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (14)Macy says:

    May 25, 2020 at 9:30 pm

    What sweetener can I use that I dont have to order off the internet. Is the sweetener even necessary?? Thx

    Reply

    • Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (15)Fatgirlskinny says:

      May 25, 2020 at 11:04 pm

      Hi there
      You can buy granulated sweetener in any standard supermarket.. i.e candarel, or supermarket own make.
      I would suggest using the sweetener yes

      Reply

  3. Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (16)Niki says:

    November 3, 2020 at 1:16 am

    So we don’t have quark in supermarkets in New Zealand! What can be substituted?

    Reply

    • Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (17)Fatgirlskinny says:

      November 3, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Sadly I have not found anything else that works as well as Quark. Sorry x

      Reply

  4. Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (18)Clare Bowyer says:

    January 25, 2021 at 7:46 pm

    I made this tonight and had it on its own straight out of the mug and still a bit gooey. It was AMAZING, I loved it! Cant believe its only 2.5 syns!! Cant wait to try different serving suggestions and flavoured options.
    Thankyou for the recipe ? x

    Reply

    • Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (19)Fatgirlskinny says:

      January 26, 2021 at 10:46 am

      Yummy in a mug x

      Reply

  5. Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (20)Fiona says:

    January 15, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    Could I use 11g of cocoa powder instead of the options, thanks

    Reply

    • Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (21)Fatgirlskinny says:

      January 15, 2022 at 4:03 pm

      You are welcome to try but would need to Syn accordingly.. I don’t feel it would work out the same however. Options contains more than just cocoa powder. The other ingredients help this case to work.

      Reply

  6. Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (22)Kathy Honey says:

    February 26, 2022 at 1:36 pm

    Wow just had this for lunch, I enjoyed it

    Reply

  7. Best Ever Healthy Chocolate Microwave Mug Cake | Slimming World Friendly Recipe - Fatgirlskinny.net | Slimming Recipes, Healthy Eating & Weight Loss (23)Katherine Jarratt says:

    May 1, 2022 at 8:55 pm

    The options must make the difference I think. Used a different hot chocolate and it was still chocolate omelette. Much more anemic looking than the pics here. Not terrible but not sure it was worth the syns.

    Reply

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FAQs

Are mug cakes okay to eat? ›

To make a double portion, we recommend using two separate mugs! Are microwave mug cakes safe to eat? Yes! Mug cakes are completely safe to consume.

What is the nutritional value of mug cake? ›

Nutritional Summary:

There are 186 calories in 100 grams of Mug Cake. Calorie Breakdown: 43% fat, 45% carbs, 13% prot.

Why are mug cakes so dense? ›

You didn't use self-rising flour

This type of flour gives these baked goods a light and fluffy consistency. Without all the right science involved with flour and other ingredients, cakes can be too dense and dry.

Why are mug cakes popular? ›

They are popular because they're easy to make and it is single-serving. When you are craving cake, you don't want to have to whip out all your baking equipment, let alone bake an entire cake. A mug cake is a great alternative to nip that craving in the bud!

Why did my mug cake turn out rubbery? ›

This is likely because your mug is too small, or you added too much baking powder. Measure accurately and make sure your mug is at least 10oz in volume. Why is my chocolate mug cake rubbery or dry? A rubbery mug cake is indicative of being overcooked, or incorrect measurements.

Why does my mug cake taste bitter? ›

If you purposely or accidentally used baking soda instead of baking powder without making any changes to your recipe, you'll definitely end up with a bitter taste. Remember, baking soda is an alkaline, or base, ingredient that naturally has a bitter taste.

What is the healthiest cake in the world? ›

What Type of Cake is Healthy?
  1. Angel Food Cake. Angel food cake is healthy because It does not contain egg yolk and butter. ...
  2. 2 . Flourless Chocolate Cake. ...
  3. 3 . Protein Mug Cake. ...
  4. 4 . Homemade Strawberry Shortcake. ...
  5. 5 . Sugar-Free Carrot and Date Cake. ...
  6. 6 . Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. ...
  7. 7 . Cheesecake. ...
  8. 8 . Red Velvet Cake.

How many carbs in a chocolate mug cake? ›

Per chocolate mug cake: 405 Calories, 36.94g Fats, 5.86g Net Carbs, and 12.31g Protein. Per chocolate mug cake: 405 Calories, 36.94 Fats, 5.86g Net Carbs, and 12.31g Protein.

Are baked cakes healthy? ›

Cakes should really be an 'every now and then' food. However, with a few tweaks to the ingredients and toppings, baking your own can be better for you than buying them.

Why don't mug cakes work? ›

The small size of the treat, particularly the mug you make it in, may limit your ability to properly mix your ingredients together. A regular whisk, for instance, is too big to reach into the space where the wall meets the base, so you might end up with clumps of unmixed dry ingredients at the bottom.

Why don't mug cakes use eggs? ›

It's easy to see why—most classic cake recipes call for two or three eggs and serve at least 10 people. So for a single-serving mug cake, just skip the egg; a whole egg will overpower the small amount of batter (and it's pretty tough to divide an egg in quarters).

Why are my cupcakes dense and heavy? ›

Overfilling the cupcake liners: If you fill your cupcake liners too full, the cupcakes will not have enough room to rise, and they will become dense and heavy. To ensure light and fluffy cupcakes, fill the liners only two-thirds full. Using expired baking powder or baking soda.

What are some interesting facts about mug cakes? ›

Historically, however, the origins of mug cake go back much further than this century. A form of cake, it is a descendent of ancient cakes which are mentioned in texts as old as 4000 years ago. The most immediate predecessor to the mug cake is the cupcake.

What is the most popular mug in the world? ›

However, we have determined that ceramic mugs are the most purchased and used cups on earth because they are durable and do not absorb or release flavor, making them the preferred choice of cups.

What is the shelf life of mug cake? ›

Therefore, there's generally no printed expiry date to consider. However, if for some reason you have leftover mug cake or you want to make it in advance, it can generally stay fresh for up to 2 days at room temperature, and up to a week if refrigerated.

Are photo cakes safe to eat? ›

The photos you see on cakes are edible. Yes, they are! These photos are printed on special paper, also known as icing paper or frosting sheets. The ink used is made with edible ingredients, the printer used is of a special kind.

Can you eat undercooked mug cake? ›

Undercooked cake can make you sick and according to the FDA, the highest risk does not come from eggs like people might believe, but rather from flour. Grains can be contaminated by bacteria from animal droppings, which are harvested and turned into flour. The cooking process kills the bacteria.

Can you eat raw mug cake batter? ›

Let's make this simple: No. Eating uncooked dough or batter can make you severely sick. The primary risk comes from flour.

What is mug cake made of? ›

Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a mug and stir together. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Stir in sprinkles. Cook in microwave for 70-90 seconds* (until cake is just set, but still barely shiny on top).

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