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A hot chocolate mug cake with a spoon.

Hot Chocolate Mug Cake

Tressa Jamil
Need a quick and easy snack this holiday season? Try making my 5-minute gooey hot chocolate mug cake. It's tastes like hot chocolate in a cup!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Mug Cake
Calories 619 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 4 tablespoons cake flour
  • 3 tablespoons hot chocolate mix
  • 2 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted, melted
  • 1-2 tablespoons marshmallow creme or mini marshmallows
Instructions
 
  • Combine the cake flour, hot chocolate mix, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a small mixing bowl. Then, add egg, milk, and olive oil to the dry ingredients.
  • Warm butter in a microwave-safe mug or two ramekins until melted.
  • Pour half of the batter into the prepared mug and top it with a tablespoon of marshmallow creme or mini marshmallows. Finish it with the rest of the batter.
  • Wipe down the sides of the mug and microwave for 1 minute. Continue cooking for 30 seconds at a time (depending on the strength of your microwaves). Check the cake with a toothpick. It should come out dry when it's finished cooking.
  • Finish the cake with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!
Notes
Expert Tips
  • Make sure you use a large mug to prevent the cake from overflowing. If you only have a small mug or ramekins, divide the recipe into two dishes.
  • Use room temperature ingredients to ensure they incorporate and cook perfectly – especially the butter.
  • Spoon and level the ingredients into the measuring cups for accuracy.
  • Gently stir the batter until the ingredients are combined. Over-mixing produces a dense and tough final cake.
  • Wipe down the sides of the mug before cooking to ensure the cake properly rises.
  • All microwaves are different, so it's best to check on the mug cake after one minute of cooking using a toothpick. If not, continue cooking in 30-second intervals until it's fully cooked.
  • If you prepare more than one cake at a time, increase the cooking time.
  • Slide a butter knife around the edge to loosen up the cake and place it on a plate before decorating it if you want a fancier-looking cake. 
Nutrition Disclosure:
  •  The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Mug Cake | Calories: 619 kcal | Carbohydrates: 63 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 38 g | Saturated Fat: 16 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 199 mg | Sodium: 659 mg | Potassium: 190 mg | Fiber: 3 g | Sugar: 33 g | Vitamin A: 666 IU | Calcium: 194 mg | Iron: 2 mg
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