As a passionate home baker who's perfected countless mug cakes (check out my complete guide), I know how to elevate this quick treat. Running low on ideas? This coconut-chocolate version delivers decadent flavor fast—solo gourmet indulgence without the fuss.
Ready in under 5 minutes with microwave magic. Here's my tested, foolproof recipe:
Preparation: 3 mins
Cooking: 1 min 40 sec
Difficulty: easy
For 1 person
Budget per person: €1.06
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla sugar
- 1 tablespoon liquid cream
- 6 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons grated coconut
- 30 g butter
For the sauce:
- 1 teaspoon grated coconut
- 5 squares dark chocolate
- 1 teaspoon oil
1. Melt the butter in a bowl for 20 seconds in the microwave (800 watts).
2. In a mug, whisk together the egg, powdered sugar, vanilla sugar, liquid cream, flour, baking powder, melted butter, and grated coconut.
3. Microwave for 1 min 40 sec at 800 watts.
4. For the sauce: Melt the 5 chocolate squares in a cup for 30 seconds at 800 watts, add oil, and stir until smooth.
5. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and sprinkle with extra coconut.
6. Let cool briefly and enjoy.
Pro Tip: Use a classic mug—tall, narrow with a handle—for perfect rise and no overflow surprises. I've learned this the hard way!
- 1 egg: €0.25
- ½ teaspoon vanilla sugar: ~2.5 g at €10.27/kg = €0.03
- 1 tablespoon liquid cream: ~15 ml at €2.34/L = €0.04
- 6 tablespoons flour: ~90 g at €0.85/kg = €0.08
- ½ teaspoon baking powder: ~2.5 g at €4.55/kg = €0.01
- 4 tablespoons grated coconut: ~60 g at €5.65/kg = €0.34
- 30 g butter at €4.72/kg = €0.14
Sauce:
- 1 teaspoon grated coconut: ~15 g at €5.65/kg = €0.08
- 5 squares dark chocolate: ~25 g at €3.70/kg = €0.09
Total for this coco-choco mug cake: €1.06.
Love mug cakes? Share your favorite variations in the comments—I've tried dozens!
