This Chocolate Caramel mug cake is packed with Rolos and ready in about five minutes — perfect for when you need dessert now. Scroll down for a short video showing exactly how to make this quick, easy treat.
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- Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake – The Perfect Dessert For One Recipe
Watch the video — filmed in my living room because we temporarily have no kitchen!
I resisted microwave mug cakes for ages, assuming they’d be tough, bland and rubbery. Meanwhile I kept developing quick desserts like a peach and almond cake or no-bake Snickers bites. I was wrong — mug cakes can be light and fluffy if you don’t overcook them. They rise in the microwave almost like a miniature soufflé.
Pop a few Rolos into the center and add a scoop of ice cream and you have dessert in minutes. I mixed this in a jug because I’m messy, then poured it into a mug — but you can mix straight in the mug if you prefer. A chocolate dessert that only needs a mug, a spoon and a fork to wash sounds pretty ideal.
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Pro Tip: To make this gluten free, substitute plain/all-purpose flour with your preferred gluten free plain flour — it works well.
Alternate Flavours: If you enjoy this chocolate mug cake, try the PB&J Mug Cake for another speedy treat.
Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake – The Perfect Dessert For One
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips (check for gluten free if needed)
- 3 tbsp plain/all-purpose flour (or use gluten free plain flour)
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 small egg, lightly whisked
- 4 Rolos or other chocolate-covered caramels (check for gluten free)
To serve:
- Extra chocolate chips and a dusting of confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
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Place the butter and chocolate chips in a microwave-safe jug and melt for about 30–60 seconds, until combined.
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Add the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, milk, vanilla, a pinch of salt and the whisked egg. Whisk until smooth.
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Pour the batter into a mug and press four Rolos into the center.
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Microwave for 90–110 seconds, until the cake has risen over the rim and is set on top. Cooking times vary by microwave, so check at the lower time first.
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Carefully remove (it will be hot). Top with extra chocolate chips and a sprinkle of confectioners’ sugar before serving.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.
This recipe was first published November 2016. Updated December 2025 for housekeeping purposes.
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