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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Dessert Recipes » Gluten Free Mug Cake with Chocolate Chip Espresso

    Published: February 6, 2015 / Updated: April 7, 2020 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Gluten Free Mug Cake with Chocolate Chip Espresso

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    This oven-baked Gluten Free Mug Cake tastes like an indulgent splurge, but it's dairy-free as well as gluten-free.

    gluten free mug cakes with chocolate chip espresso.

    Mmmm chocolate. I can't get enough. Total chocoholic here. You, too? But while I can't get enough chocolate, I've been trying to cut down on gluten. That's why I decided to make these gluten free mug cakes. I think you'll love them!

    Jump to:
    • 🌟 What makes these mug cakes so amazing
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • ❓Recipe FAQs
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    • Gluten Free Mug Cakes with Chocolate Chip Espresso

    🌟 What makes these mug cakes so amazing

    set of six Chocolate chip espresso gluten free mug cakes
    • Oven baked rather than microwaved: I find that oven baking these cakes gives a superior texture and taste to microwaving. The chocolate flavor has more time to and the cakes turn out so fluffy!
    • Coffee goodness: I also add some espresso as a complement to the chocolate. The coffee flavors really make these cakes pop.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Flour - This is my favorite gluten-free flour. I've baked with it many times and it really does act just like regular all-purpose flour; you can't tell the difference.

    Vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips - to make these mug cakes dairy-free.

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    6 gluten free mug cakes with chocolate chips.

    1. Lightly butter the insides of 6 oven-safe mugs or ramekins.

    2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee/espresso granules, and baking powder.

    3. In the large bowl containing the melted (and cooled slightly) butter, add and whisk together the granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Whisk in the eggs one at a time until well blended.

    4. Add vanilla and almond extracts, and whisk again until blended.

    5. Add dry ingredients to the large bowl of wet ingredients and gently fold all ingredients together. Pour batter into prepared mugs or ramekins, leaving about an inch of space at the top. Gently press chocolate chips into the top of the batter.

    6. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.

    ❓Recipe FAQs

    Can I microwave these mug cakes instead of oven bak them?

    Yes! The texture is less fluffy in mug cakes that are baked in the oven compared to microwave mug cakes, but if you're short on time, you can definitely microwave them.

    Why aren't my mug cakes rising?

    If your mug cakes don't rise, try increasing your rising agent by using a bit more baking powder.

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    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

    gluten free mug cakes with chocolate chip espresso.

    Gluten Free Mug Cakes with Chocolate Chip Espresso

    5 from 2 votes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 30 minutes mins
    Total Time: 40 minutes mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    These decadent mug cakes are gluten free and dairy free and full of flavor!
    Servings: 6 mug cakes
    Calories: 702kcal
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    Ingredients

    • 1 cup gluten-free flour I use Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1 GF flour
    • ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 4 teaspoons instant coffee/espresso powder I use Starbucks VIA packets!
    • 1-½ teaspoons gluten-free baking powder
    • 1 cup (2 sticks) vegan butter, melted in a large bowl
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
    • 4 large eggs
    • 1-½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
    • ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips I love the Enjoy Life chocolate chips
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    Instructions

    • Lightly butter the insides of 6-7 oven-safe mugs or ramekins.
    • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, cocoa powder, instant coffee/espresso granules, and baking powder.
    • In the large bowl containing the melted (and cooled slightly) butter, add and whisk together the granulated sugar and light brown sugar.
    • Whisk in the eggs one at a time until well blended.
    • Add vanilla and almond extracts, and whisk again until blended.
    • Add dry ingredients to the large bowl of wet ingredients and gently fold all ingredients together.
    • Pour batter into prepared mugs or ramekins, leaving about an inch of space at the top.
    • Gently press chocolate chips into the top of the batter.
    • Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Let the mugs stand at room temperature for 5 minutes before placing them on top of a cookie sheet (I use perforated cookie sheets).
    • Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes.
    • Use a toothpick to test doneness; if it comes out clean from the enter of a cake, it's done! Be careful not to overbake these.

    Notes

    Rising tip: If your mug cakes don't rise, try increasing your rising agent by using a bit more baking powder.
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    Nutrition

    Calories: 702kcal | Carbohydrates: 100g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 289mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 77g | Vitamin A: 1597IU | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 4mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Young Meagher says

        March 30, 2017 at 4:44 am

        This looks so yummy. I am going to bookmark it and try over the weekend. Thank you.

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      2. Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

        February 07, 2015 at 2:53 pm

        Thanks, Stephanie! And yes, you are right: many who are allergic to dairy cannot have butter. I have a dairy sensitivity, and can't have cow's or goat's milk or cheese, casein, etc., but I can have butter since it is almost all milk fat and it's the milk protein that I have a sensitivity too. Coconut butter or coconut oil is a great substitute!

        Reply
      3. Stephanie says

        February 07, 2015 at 9:57 am

        These look wonderful and I'm excited to try them! As a fellow GF/DF individual, I'm always happy to find yummy recipes that fit within my diet. Just a note, being DF, I also have to stay away from butter. I'll simply use a coconut butter or oil as a replacement. :)

        Reply
      4. Warren says

        February 07, 2015 at 12:22 am

        5 stars
        Okay, you seriously share some really great recipes!

        Reply
      5. Heather | girlichef says

        February 06, 2015 at 6:16 pm

        You know, I have never made a mug cake before. Every time I see one, I think what a great idea it is...perfect serving size and all...and yet, nothing. I'd love to start with these, they look so rich and delicious!

        Reply
      6. Amanda - A Cookie Named Desire says

        February 06, 2015 at 6:06 pm

        these look so fun and indulgent. I love how simple it is to whip up.

        Reply
      7. Michelle@Healthiersteps says

        February 06, 2015 at 5:16 pm

        Your mugcakes are absolutely gorgeous and mouthwatering. I'm also gluten free and dairy and I really don't feel that I'm lacking anything!

        Reply
      8. Kirsten says

        February 06, 2015 at 12:47 pm

        Marlynn,
        These cakes look so adorable. I am constantly scanning the shelves at the thrift shop for little mugs--perfect for cakes like these.
        Thanks!

        Reply
      9. Erin says

        February 06, 2015 at 12:44 pm

        WOW!! These look amazing. My daughter made mug cakes at her friend's house and came home begging to make some here. I was a little nervous to do it with gluten-free flour but this recipe seems perfect.

        Reply
      10. Meredith {MarthaChartreuse} says

        February 06, 2015 at 10:44 am

        Well these just look fantastic! I have fiesta ware, which always comes with tiny tea cups. I've been tempted to make muffins or cupcakes in them. I might need to do this for Valentine's Day!

        Reply
      11. Alisa @ Go Dairy Free says

        February 06, 2015 at 1:35 pm

        mmm, I love it when the tops look almost a little rugged - that means more than just fluffy cake - I like my chocolate with a side of cake, not the other way around :) Good luck with the diet elimination - I hope it works out for you! We do dairy-free and gluten-free in our home (husband is actually on a stricter GI diet right now) and it becomes quite easy.

        Reply
      12. Erin says

        February 06, 2015 at 9:51 am

        These look incredible! I love the idea of a mug cake. In *theory* I wouldn't over eat then! Ha!

        Reply
      13. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

        February 06, 2015 at 9:43 am

        I will definitely be trying these for Valentine's Day

        Reply
      14. Monica Louie says

        February 06, 2015 at 7:16 am

        Thank you for this! As a fellow chocoholic, you just made my day! And thank you for the slide show at the bottom. Can never get enough chocolate goodie recipes. :)

        Reply
      15. Bea says

        February 06, 2015 at 9:43 am

        Love that you made them dairy free, Marlynn and cannot wait to try them. I have a feeling that my chocolate loving older girl will go crazy over those. First so I have to get ramekins - yes, can you believe that they do not exist in my house :)

        Reply
      16. Pech says

        February 06, 2015 at 8:30 am

        These are so cute, and the serving size can help control how much I will inhale...

        Reply
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