Are mug cakes supposed to be gooey?

Mug cakes should still be moist and tender with a slightly sticky consistency. You can gently touch the top to test if the cake is just set and still slightly sticky. You don't want to overcook them where they become dry.

What is the trick to baking with gluten-free flour?

When baking with gluten flour, you have to use a thickening agent to replace the gluten. Common thickening agents used in gluten free baking are xanthan gum or guar gum. If you use a gluten-free flour mix made for baking, like Measure for Measure or Cup for Cup, then this is already added.

Can I just replace flour with gluten-free flour?

Gluten is an important factor in baking as it gives baked goods their structure and texture. You can't swap in gluten-free flour for flour in all baking recipes, but if you are trying to make a swap make sure you are using a 'measure for measure' or 'cup for cup' gluten free flour mix that has the added thickening agent, like xanthan or guar gum.

Chocolate Gluten Free Mug Cake | Kathleen's Cravings

Chocolate Gluten Free Mug Cake

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★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews

This Chocolate Gluten Free Mug Cake uses only a few simple ingredients, is egg-free, and cooks right in the microwave. Super moist, tender, and lots of chocolate flavor.

Author: Kathleen Hansen
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 mug cake
Category: Dessert
Method: Microwave
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

1 tablespoon canola oil, or other neutral oil
2.5 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons gluten-free flour, like King Arthur Measure for Measure
1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
1.5 tablespoons cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of kosher salt
1-2 teaspoons chocolate chips

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Instructions

Mix Wet Ingredients - Add the wet ingredients (oil, milk, and vanilla) to a mug and stir to combine.
Add Dry Ingredients - Add the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt) to the wet and stir to combine. Fold in the chocolate chips, if using.
'Bake' in the Microwave - Cook the mug in the microwave for 45 seconds - 1 minute. The cake is done when it is just set and still slightly sticky, but not wet, when you touch the top. Do not over cook it or it will dry out.
Enjoy - Mug cakes are best enjoyed while still warm out of the microwave.

Notes

Gluten-Free Flour - Use a GF flour that has the added thickener for baking. I used King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten-Free flour. I also like Bob's Red Mill 1-to-1, or Cup 4 Cup.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug cake
Calories: 299
Sugar: 17.6 g
Sodium: 143 mg
Fat: 16.4 g
Carbohydrates: 38.1 g
Fiber: 3.3 g
Protein: 4.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.8 mg

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