I love a quick and easy sweet treat that only takes minutes to make. Many years ago, I discovered microwavable cakes. I couldn’t believe I could make a homemade dessert in minutes for one person. Since then, I have made and created so many different versions depending on what I have available in my pantry and what I’m craving at that moment. In this post, I’m sharing one of my favorite variations… a Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Microwavable Cake.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cake Ingredients
For the chocolate chip cake ingredients, you’ll need butter or coconut oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, milk of any kind, I used my homemade almond milk, all-purpose flour, salt, baking powder, and chocolate chips. For the salted caramel topping, you’ll also need caramel sauce or dulce de leche, I used my homemade dulce de leche sauce, flake or coarse salt, chocolate chips or shavings, & optional ice cream for extra indulgence.
My Little Inspiration
You’ll notice that the ingredients resemble those typically found in a homemade chocolate chip cookie. Since that’s my favorite dessert, that was my inspiration in this microwavable cake variation. When I want a chocolate chip cookie and want it fast, this is what I make. Let’s check it out!
Prepare Bowl or Mug
First, grease a small (240 milliliters – 500 milliliters / ¼-½ quart) microwavable-safe dish or coffee mug with butter or cooking spray and spread it around the dish. For this post, I used a small microwavable-safe glass dish so you can see the process but use whatever you have.
Combine Ingredients
Stir Wet Ingredients
In a small bowl, add 15 grams (1 tablespoon) of butter or coconut oil and melt it completely in the microwave ~20-30 seconds. It’s best to use a solid fat here instead of oil; I find that oil makes the cake dense and leaves an off flavor. Stir in 14 grams (1 tablespoon) of granulated sugar, 14 grams (1 tablespoon packed) brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 42 milliliters (3 tablespoons) of milk (of any kind). I used my homemade almond milk here. Whisk or stir until well blended.
Whisk in Dry Ingredients
Add 45 grams (¼ cup + 1 tablespoon) of all-purpose flour, ⅛ teaspoon of salt, and ⅛ teaspoon of baking powder. Whisk to stir well.
Fold in Chocolate Chips
Fold in 1½-2 tablespoons of chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips (minis provide a milder chocolate flavor). I used regular size chocolate chips for a burst of chocolate flavor.
TIP: If using a coffee mug, after greasing the dish, add all the remaining ingredients and stir or whisk until well blended. There’s no need to dirty any extra dishes; one mug is all you really need.
Bake in Microwave
If mixing the ingredients in a separate dish, spoon mixture into greased baking dish or coffee mug and spread the mixture out evenly. Bake the dessert on high in the microwave for 1:20.
TIP: If mixing everything in a mug, simply eliminate this step and place the mug in the microwave.
Done!
Remove the baking dish or coffee mug from the microwave. Allow the cake to cool ~1- 2 minutes.
Add Toppings
Top with a dollop of ice cream or whipped cream. Then drizzle with some smooth caramel or dulce de leche. Sprinkle coarse salt over the top along with additional chocolate chips or shaved chocolate and enjoy!
Storage Suggestions
You should be able to eat the single serving delight in one serving; however, you can cover the dish or mug and store it in the fridge for up to several days. When ready to eat, eat it cold or reheat it for 30 seconds in the microwave if you want it warmed.
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cake Final Thoughts
This super easy dessert can be so elegant when you add the indulgent toppings. However, if you just want something truly no fuss, forget the toppings and just make the cake. I have done that many times to satisfy my sweet tooth. It’s super easy and quick!
Baker’s Perspective
I love that you can make this fresh anytime you want a homemade dessert. You can even make single servings for multiple people. This no-fuss, one dish dessert can be made simple or turned into magnificence with the additional toppings!
Taster’s Perspective
If you have a sweet tooth, this dessert hits the spot. It’s fresh and made in no time. The chocolate chips add a burst of chocolate. Molasses is detectable from the brown sugar like you expect from a chocolate chip cookie. The cake is not dense, but not super light like an oven-baked cake with eggs. The texture is soft. While hot, the ice cream oozes down through the crevices adding a pleasing cool dairy component. The flake salt provides a crunchy texture. The gooey caramel topping is the icing on the cake 😉. Yummy!
Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Microwavable Cake: Less than 5 Minutes!
Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Cake:
- 15 g (1 tbsp) butter or coconut oil
- 14 g (1 tbsp) granulated sugar
- 14 g (1 tbsp packed) brown sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 42 ml (3 tbsp) milk any kind
- 45 g (¼ cup + 1 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp baking powder
- 1½-2 tbsp chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips minis provide a milder chocolate flavor
Salted Caramel Topping
- 2 tbsp caramel ice cream topping, homemade caramel sauce, dulce de leche, etc.
- 1 tsp flake or coarse salt
- 1 tbsp chocolate shavings or chocolate chips
Instructions
Make the Chocolate Chip Cake:
- Grease a small (240 ml – 500 ml / ¼-½ quart) microwavable-safe dish or coffee mug with butter or cooking spray and spread it around the dish.
- If mixing in a separate bowl, add butter or coconut oil to a small bowl and melt it completely in the microwave ~20-30 seconds. Stir in sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk until well blended.
- Add flour, salt, and baking powder. Use a fork or small whisk to stir well.TIP: If mixing everything in a mug, a separate bowl is NOT needed to mix the ingredients. Simply mix all the ingredients in the greased mug.
- Fold in chocolate chips. If mixing the ingredients in a separate bowl, spoon the mixture into the greased baking dish or mug and spread out the top evenly. Heat on high in the microwave for 1:20.
- Remove the baking dish or coffee mug from the microwave. Allow the cake to cool ~1- 2 minutes. Add the following toppings, if desired, and enjoy.
Add the Toppings:
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. Then drizzle with a smooth caramel or dulce de leche. Sprinkle coarse salt over the top along with additional chocolate chips or shaved chocolate. Enjoy!
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