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    Published: Feb 3, 2019 Updated: Dec 28, 2020 by Hilda Sterner | This post may contain affiliate links 2 Comments

    Easy Mug Cake Recipe

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    A Rich and chocolaty Easy Mug Cake Recipe that's ready in around six minutes from start to finish. If you're craving something sweet but don't want to bake an entire cake, you'll love this simple, yet decadent recipe! Want to take it to the next level? Serve it with Homemade Raspberry Ice cream.

    mug cakes in white cups

    I mean what's Valentine's Day without chocolate, am I right? If this Valentine's Day finds you dateless, it'll be ok. Let this Easy Mug Cake Recipe topped with Homemade Ice Cream console you.

    Why This Recipe Works

    Chocolate has a way of making everything better, doesn't it? Not to mention, with this small serving, you won't be forced to eat chocolate cake for the rest of the week!

    For the past few weeks, I've been working on my Valentine's Day menu. My focus has been on recipes that don't require a lot of time to prepare so that you can spend the extra time with your love.

    For the entree, I recommended lamb loin chops drenched in a cherry sauce reduction. Both recipes will have your love thinking you've been taking a cooking class.

    How to Make This Recipe

    1. Combine the wet ingredients (first four ingredients) in a small bowl.

    2. Combine the dry ingredients (next six ingredients) in a separate bowl, then mix into the wet ingredients. Do not over mix.

    3. Stir in the chocolate chips and toffee chips. 

    batter for cake

    4. Pour into two cylindrical cups/mugs and microwave, one at a time, for 45-55 seconds. You may need to adjust the time slightly based on your microwave.

    cake batter in two white cups

    5. Serve topped with ice cream, or sprinkled with powdered sugar and more cocoa powder. 

    dessert in a cup
    Does Mug Size Matter?

    I am not a scientist, nor do I play one on TV. However, there are a few things I do know. Like when it comes to this recipe, mug size does matter.

    If you use a wider cup, with a larger surface area, the mug cake will cook faster, resulting in a not-so-moist texture. For this reason, I recommend using a cylindrical cup with less surface area.

    If you have two matching cups, that would be ideal, unless you'll be enjoying this chocolaty treat by your lonesome. An eight-ounce mug is perfect for this recipe.

    mug with chocolate cake

    Microwave Wattage and Mug Cakes

    As you know, microwaves come in a variety of wattage strengths. It is good to keep that in mind when making this Easy Mug Cake Recipe.

    My particular microwave is 1700 Watts. After testing it out a few times, I found the magic number for my microwave was 50 seconds.

    Most microwaves should take between 45 seconds to one minute. I recommend starting with 45 seconds and adding 5 seconds until you reach the desired consistency.

    mug cake in the microwave

    • When you place the mug in the microwave, you'll notice the batter will rise towards the end of the cooking cycle. It will recede as soon as you stop the microwave.
    • It might take a few tries to get the time right. The main concern is overcooking the mug cake. I don't know about you, but I'm all about the gooey-ness of a good mug cake.
    • If you get the timing right, the bottom portion of the cake will be a bit gooey.
    dessert in a cup

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    chocolate mug cake

    Easy Mug Cake Recipe

    Moist and delicious chocolate mug cake in under a minute.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 6 minutes
    Servings: 2 mug cake
    Calories: 360kcal
    Author: Hilda Sterner

    Ingredients

    • 1 large egg
    • ¼ cup half and half
    • 2 T. butter
    • ¼ tsp. vanilla
    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • ¼ cup flour
    • 2 T. cocoa powder
    • ½ tsp. espresso or Turkish coffee
    • ½ tsp. baking powder
    • ⅛ tsp. salt
    • 2 T. white chocolate chips
    • 2 T. toffee chips

    Instructions

    • Combine the wet ingredients (first four ingredients) in a small bowl.
    • Combine the dry ingredients (next six ingredients) in a separate bowl, then mix into the wet ingredients. Do not over mix.
    • Stir in the chocolate chips and toffee chips. 
    • Pour into two cylindrical cups/mugs and microwave, one at a time, for 45-55 seconds. You may need to adjust the time slightly based on your microwave.
    • Serve topped with ice cream, or sprinkled with powdered sugar and more cocoa powder. 

    Notes

    • When you place the mug in the microwave, you'll notice the batter will rise towards the end of the cooking cycle. It will recede as soon as you stop the microwave.
    • It might take a few tries to get the time right. The main concern is overcooking the mug cake. I don't know about you, but I'm all about the gooey-ness of a good mug cake.
    • If you get the timing right, the bottom portion of the cake will be a bit gooey.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1mug cake | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 334mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 36g
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    1. Janet says

      February 07, 2019 at 9:30 am

      Hey Hilda, at the risk of sounding totally inept at cooking, is the espresso powdered or is if from a cup of espresso (liquid form)? Love your pics.

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      • HildaSterner says

        February 07, 2019 at 9:38 am

        Great question, Janet! I guess I need to clarify that in the recipe. I was referring to Espresso powder. Although, I use Turkish coffee (it has cardamom mixed in and adds another subtle flavor). However, any finely ground coffee or instant coffee would work.

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