A steaming cup of hot cocoa?A hot chocolate mug cake.The mug cake is a splendid combination of hot chocolate and cake.It is easy to make and comes in the right size.You can serve it like a cup of hot chocolate, with marshmallows, whipped cream, and crushed candy.
Step 1: There is a ceramic mug.
The mug needs to hold at least 8 ounces.The cake may overflow if the mug is too small.The cake can be eaten with a spoon.Grease the mug with cooking spray if you want to put it on a plate.
Step 2: The mug should have the dry ingredients in it.
Take out your flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.Everything should be put into the mug.
Step 3: The wet ingredients should be added.
Put your oil and milk in a mug.If you are vegan, you can use any type of non-dairy milk you want, such as almond, soy, or coconut.
Step 4: Everything should be stirred together.
You can use a fork or mini whisk.When everything is mixed together, keep stirring.There should be no clumps of flour or powder.
Step 5: You can microwave for 40 to 50 seconds.
If you have a weak microwave, cook the cake for 60 seconds.If you want the marshmallows to be slightly toast, place them on top of the batter.
Step 6: The cake can be cooled for 5 minutes.
Take the mug out of the microwave with a pot holder.Allow it to cool for 5 minutes on the heat safe surface.
Step 7: The cake can be topped with mini marshmallows or whipped cream.
If you want to add other things to hot chocolate, you can.Take the cake out of the mug and put it on a plate.As desired, finish it as you please.
Step 8: Take your dry ingredients and mix them in a bowl.
Take out the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and spices.Put everything together in a bowl.The darker your cake is, the more cocoa powder you use.Try brown sugar instead of white sugar.The recipe is eaten with a spoon.If you want to serve it on a plate, grease the mug first.
Step 9: Put the wet ingredients in it.
Take out the milk, egg, oil, and extracts.Everything should be put in the bowl.Almond, coconut, or soy can be used to make vegan milk.If you want a lighter cake, you can leave the egg out.You can add espresso or strong coffee for a twist.
Step 10: Take everything together.
The batter is smooth if you keep whisking.There should be no streaks of egg yolk or clumps of flour.It's important to get the bottom of the bowl clean.
Step 11: The batter can be put into a mug.
It's enough to make one big microwave cake or two smaller ones.The mug needs to be able to hold more batter.The cake will overflow if the mug is not big enough.To help guide the batter into the mug, use a rubber spatula.
Step 12: If you want, add a sprinkle of chocolate chips.
After you finish cooking the cake, you can add the chocolate chips.You can leave them out completely.If you want the best flavor, use dark chocolate chips.They will help make the cake less sweet.You can add mini marshmallows to this hot chocolate cake.Sprinkle them on top of the batter to make them toast.
Step 13: The microwave can be used for 60 to 90 seconds.
To check the center of the cake, poke it with a toothpick.When the toothpick comes out clean, cook the cake at 10-second intervals.If you overcook the cake, it will come out dry and flaky.
Step 14: Allow the cake to cool down.
To remove the mug from the microwave, use a pot holder or an oven mitt.Allow them to cool down for about 5 minutes.
Step 15: If you want, you can finish it.
There is a swirl of whipped cream on top of the mug cake.A shake of cocoa powder, a dusting of ground cinnamon, or a handful of sliced almonds are all you need to finish it.It's a good idea to mix and match flavors.Cocoa powder and ground cinnamon can be used with chocolate.Take the cake out of the mug and put it on a plate.
Step 16: A large mug is microwave safe.
The mug needs to hold at least 8 ounces.The batter can make a mess in the microwave if the mug is too small.The brownie can be eaten with a spoon.If you want to serve it on a plate, grease the mug with cooking spray.
Step 17: The hot chocolate powder and flour should be in the mug.
If you don't have hot chocolate, you can use 2 to 4 ounces of cocoa powder and up to 55 grams of sugar.
Step 18: Pour the water, butter, and extract into a container.
If you haven't already, melt the butter in a small saucepan over the stove or in the microwave.Along with the butter and extract, put it in the mug.Substitute your favorite oil if you are vegan.
Step 19: To combine everything, stir it together.
You can use a fork or mini whisk.The mixture is smooth when no clumps remain.It's important to get the bottom of the bowl clean.
Step 20: A few marshmallows on top.
Don't stir these in.They should float on top of the brownie.As the cake cooks, they will melt and give you a fluffy topping.
Step 21: The brownie should be hot for 60 to 90 seconds.
Don't overcook the brownies.It will be wet in the middle.
Step 22: Allow the brownie to cool.
To remove the mug from the microwave, use a pot holder or an oven mitt.Allow the brownie to cool for about 5 minutes after you set the mug down.
Step 23: If you want, you can add brownies to the mug.
There are mini marshmallows on top.You can add other hot chocolate items, such as whipped cream, chocolate shavings, or crushed peppermint candy.If you put cooking spray on the mug, put it on a plate first.