Hot Chocolate Mug Cake
Enjoy a rich, fudgy hot chocolate mug cake topped with warm, creamy hot chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your chocolate cravings in minutes!
Equipment
- 2 Large Microwave Safe Mug
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Whole Milk
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1/8 tsp Espresso Powder
- 1 Egg Yolk
- 5 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 4 tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Kosher Salt
- 2 tbsp Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Hot Chocolate Topping
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 Hot Cocoa Packet
- 2 tbsp Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
Instructions
- Add milk to a small bowl and place into a microwave for 40 seconds to warm the milk (this helps the enhance the taste of the cocoa powder).
- Add the wet ingredients to the hot milk - oil, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and brown sugar. Whisk together with a small whisk or fork until combined, about 30 seconds. Then add the vanilla extract and egg yolk, mixing constantly so that it doesn't cook.
- Add the dry ingredients - flour, baking powder, and kosher salt. Continue to mix until just combined. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top and microwave the cake batter for 60-70 seconds, until the top of the cake is shiny and bubbly.
- In a separate mug, add heavy cream and microwave for 40 seconds, until. Then pour in hot chocolate mix and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Mix together until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
- Poke holes into the chocolate mug cake and then pour the hot chocolate on top.
- Serve with mini marshmallows or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra deliciousness!
Notes
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Baking powder must be fresh for proper rising. Also make sure your oil isn't rancid as this can affect the flavor of the cake as well.
- Choose High-Quality Cocoa: Better cocoa powder means a richer chocolate flavor.
- Avoid Overmixing: Stir until just combined to keep the cake tender.
- Microwave in Intervals: Start with 60 seconds and then check every 10–15 seconds to avoid overcooking. Different microwaves have different strengths. If your microwave is very powerful, reduce the time slightly.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal, Carbohydrates: 42g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 27g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 0.05g, Cholesterol: 91mg, Sodium: 254mg, Potassium: 260mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 28g, Vitamin A: 421IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 100mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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