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Hot Cocoa Mug Cake

This hot cocoa mug cake comes together in minutes, and is the perfect, easy dessert for one!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 Mug Cake
Calories: 594kcal
Author: Chelsey White

Ingredients

Hot Cocoa Mug Cake

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled 30g
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar 25g
  • 1/4 cup hot cocoa mix 45g
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder 1g
  • 1/8 tsp fine salt >1g
  • 1/4 cup hot water 60g
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable or canola oil 28g
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste 1g
  • 1 Tbsp milk or dark chocolate chips 12g

Instructions

  • Whisk together 1/4 cup flour, 2 Tbsp granulated sugar, 1/4 cup hot cocoa mix, 1/4 tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl.
  • Add in 1/4 cup hot water, 2 Tbsp vegetable oil, and 1/4 tsp vanilla. Stir together with a whisk together until no clumps of flour remain.
  • Pour into a 12 oz or larger microwave-safe mug and sprinkle 1 Tbsp of chocolate chips over the top of the batter.
  • Heat for 60 seconds, then check the doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs (melted chocolate is ok too if you hit a chocolate chip), your mug cake is ready! If the batter is still liquid in the center, heat for an additional 15 seconds, then retest with a toothpick. Repeat until your mug cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool for a few minutes (or else you will burn your tongue - trust me!!), then top with your favorite toppings and enjoy warm! Ice cream, whipped cream, Nutella, caramel sauce, or chocolate sauce all work great as a topping.

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Notes

Tips for Making the Best Hot Cocoa Mug Cake

  • Make sure you use a large enough mug or glass, and that it is microwave safe (metal-free). As long as your mug has a capacity of 12 oz. or 1 1/2 cups or more, you're good to go.
  • Cook time can vary based on your microwave! Different microwaves have different wattages and can vary from 600-1200 watts. The higher the watts, the faster your mug cake will cook. My microwave cooks at 1200 watts.
  • Any hot cocoa or hot chocolate mix will work! Swiss Miss and Ghirardelli are my go-to choices.
  • Top your mug cake with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and / or chocolate syrup to make it even more delicious.
  • Please see the section above for substitutions and ingredients swaps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 21mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g