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Hot chocolate mug cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword hot cocoa mug cake, microwave chocolate cake, mug cake with cocoa mix, single serve cake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A single-serving chocolate cake made from pantry staples and hot cocoa mix, cooked in a mug in about a minute. Top it with marshmallows and fudge sauce.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (30g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (45g) hot cocoa mix
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter)
  • 1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • mini marshmallows and hot fudge sauce for garnish

Directions

  • In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, cocoa mix, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • Add the milk and oil and stir to a smooth batter, then mix in the chips.
  • Microwave on high for 1 minute, until the center is set and a toothpick comes out mostly clean. Add 10-second intervals if it needs more time.
  • Right away, cover with mini marshmallows and let the cake cool and set for 2-3 minutes. Add hot fudge and vanilla ice cream if you like.

Notes

Eat warm. Batter can be mixed, covered in the mug, and refrigerated 1-2 days before microwaving. Prep 5 minutes, cook 1 minute. Safety: raw flour; cook until set.

Nutrition

Serving: 195g | Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 8.3g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 637mg | Potassium: 427mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 58g | Vitamin A: 809IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 201mg | Iron: 2.4mg

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