Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon semisweet chocolate chips
Directions
- Add the butter, water, vanilla, and salt to the microwave-safe coffee mug; stir the ingredients to combine them.
- Mix in the cocoa powder, sugar, and flour.
- Microwave the mixture for 30 seconds. Remove the coffee cup from microwave and pour the chocolate chips into the center.
- Microwave for 30-45 seconds or until the cake looks slightly moist. The center should be slightly melted. Be careful not to overcook the cake.
- Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Supplies
- microwave-safe coffee mug
Chocolate mug cake is the perfect solution for those evenings when you're craving a luscious dessert, but you don't have the energy to whip up an entire batch of brownies. If you're reluctant to keep a lot of sweets around the house, you can easily make a single serving. Satisfy your late-night sweet tooth with this delicious, moist mug cake. Remember to add your own personal touches, too!
How To Make Your Mug Cake Especially Decadent
Aside from adding a handful of chocolate chips for a more dramatic molten chocolate effect, there are plenty of other ways to liven up your mug cake, taking it to another tasty level.
- If you love having an ooey-gooey center, then you'll swoon over a dollop of Nutella or peanut butter on top of your personal cake.
- A drizzle of salted caramel, hot fudge, or Hershey's chocolate sauce will also pack a sweet punch.
- Deepen the chocolatey notes of your mug cake by blending one of these flavors into your mix: instant espresso, white pepper, orange, cinnamon, peppermint, or chili powder.
- Top your chocolate creation with a scoop of classic vanilla ice cream or some whipped cream.
- Toss some candy into your mug cake for more texture and sugary flavor. Add M&M's, Snickers, Kit Kat, sprinkles, toffee bits, peanut butter chips, or even Reese's peanut butter cups.
Diet-Friendly Variations
Gluten-Free
If you're gluten-free, swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free variety such as King Arthur gluten-free all-purpose flour. All unsweetened cocoa powders should be gluten-free; however, beware of products with added ingredients that may contain gluten.
Dairy-Free
Swap the butter for a dairy-free alternative such as Earth Balance. Substitute Enjoy Life mini chocolate chips for regular chocolate chips. Check out this list from PETA for dairy-free unsweetened cocoa.
Chocolate mug cake is a quick and easy dessert solution. Try it the next time you're craving an easy, delicious treat. It's an excellent way to have some cake without dirtying a ton of dishes or shelling out cash at a bakery.