Hot Chocolate Mug Cake
Warm. Soft. Chocolate-y. This Hot Chocolate Mug Cake tastes just like a cup of hot cocoa in cake form. The batter warms in seconds, uses only 1 packet of hot cocoa, and rises into the softest little chocolate cake!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 tbsp Oil (Canola or other light vegetable oil)
- a splash of Vanilla Extract
- 1 package Hot Chocolate Mix approx. 1/4 cup of hot cocoa mix
- 3 tbsp All-purpose Flour
- 1/4 tsp Baking Powder
- a pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- Shaved Chocolate/Mini chocolate chips/Chocolate sauce
- Mini Marshmallows
Instructions
- Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract to a mug (12 oz or larger). Microwave for 30 seconds.
- Add hot cocoa mix, flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix with a fork until combined.
- Add chocolate chips and stir into the batter.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute. Allow to cool for another minute. (note: you can check for readiness after cooking by inserting a toothpick into the centre and noticing a few crumbs stick to it)
- Top with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and/or chocolate chips/shavings/sauce and enjoy!
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