Hot Cocoa Mug Cake Recipe
Hot Cocoa Mug Cake Recipe is a quick, single serving chocolate treat made from simple ingredients like flour, cocoa, milk, and sugar. It combines soft, moist cake with rich chocolate flavor, enhanced by optional chocolate chips and toppings. Ready in minutes, it offers a warm, comforting dessert that can be stored briefly and enjoyed anytime with minimal effort.
Equipment
- Microwave safe mug
- Measuring spoons
- Small spoon or mini whisk
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 packet hot cocoa mix
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- Pinch of salt
- ¼ cup hot water
- Toppings: mini marshmallows whipped cream, chocolate sauce
Instructions
Combine The Dry Ingredients
- Place the flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, sugar, baking powder, and a small pinch of salt into a microwave safe mug. Stir until everything is blended and the mixture looks smooth.
Add The Wet Ingredients
- Pour in the milk, oil, vanilla, melted butter, and hot water. Mix until the batter is completely smooth with no dry spots.
Mix In The Chocolate Chips
- Stir in the chocolate chips so they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Microwave The Cake
- Heat the mug in the microwave for about 70 to 90 seconds. The surface should look set but still a bit soft in the center stop cooking before it dries out.
Finish And Enjoy
- Let the cake cool for 1–2 minutes. Top with marshmallows, whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce, then enjoy warm!