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Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake

This chocolate caramel mug cake has pecans, chocolate chips and caramel squares in the batter and cooks in the microwave in 90 seconds.

Chocolate caramel mug cake

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A chocolate mug cake with pecans, chocolate chips and soft caramel pieces, cooked in the microwave. Topped with marshmallow creme or ice cream and a drizzle of caramel.
Prep Time8 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
CourseDessert
CuisineAmerican
Servings1 serving
Calories819

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • Splash of vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
  • 2 individually wrapped soft caramel squares cut in half
  • 1 heaping tablespoon marshmallow creme or vanilla ice cream for serving
  • Caramel sauce for serving

Equipment

  • mug

Directions
 

  1. In a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug, mix the dry ingredients, then add the milk, oil, and vanilla and stir until smooth.
  2. Fold in the chips and caramel pieces so they are buried in the batter, then wipe the rim of the mug clean.
  3. Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Add marshmallow creme or ice cream on top and drizzle with caramel sauce.

Notes

Egg-free. Safety: raw flour; cook through.

Nutrition

Serving: 197g | Calories: 819kcal | Carbohydrates: 87g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 359mg | Fiber: 5.9g | Sugar: 59g | Vitamin A: 86IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 172mg | Iron: 3.3mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); milk counted as whole milk. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.