This hot cocoa mug cake only takes 5 minutes to make! Using hot cocoa mix, you can whip this chocolatey and gooey mug cake in no time. It's perfect for the chocolate lover!
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This recipe was originally published in November 2021. It has since been updated with a new recipe and new images.
This hot cocoa mug cake is perfect if you're looking for a single serving dessert! It uses hot cocoa mix and I've topped it with marshmallows to get that really hot chocolate vibe going.
This is the perfect winter treat to make on a chilly day! Plus, you don't need to use eggs to make this chocolate mug cake. Growing up in a family full of chocolate lovers, you know that I'm obsessed with having hot chocolate. So a hot chocolate mug cake is perfect for when I want a chocolate treat!
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Why you'll love this recipe!
- Minimal Cleanup: This simple hot cocoa mug cake can be made straight in the mug, with no bowls required.
- Easy to Make: All you need to do is whisk your dry ingredients together, then add your wet ingredients.
- Single Serving Dessert: It is perfectly portioned for one, but you can easily double the recipe to make a bigger mug cake or make two at the same time.
- Uses Hot Chocolate Mix: this mug cake recipe uses ready made hot cocoa mix!
Ingredients Needed
- Flour: I'm using regular all purpose flour in this recipe
- Oil: make sure you use a neutral oil, like vegetable, canola or rapeseed. This is going to make your mug cake super fluffy and moist!
- Hot Cocoa Powder: use your favorite hot cocoa powder! You can also swap it out for cocoa powder if you don't have hot chocolate powder on hand.
- Espresso Powder: This is optional, it isn't going to give a coffee taste to your mug cake but will really help that chocolate flavor shine!
- Chocolate Chips: for an extra dose of chocolate I love adding some chocolate chips.
How to make this recipe
Step 1: While I've shown these images in a bowl, you can also make this straight in the mug if you wish. Whisk together all of the dry ingredients until there are no more lumps.
Step 2: Add in your wet ingredients, folding to make sure there are no pockets of flour left. Pour into your mug and add chocolate chips. Place in your microwave and cook for 1:30 to 2 minutes. Note, this completely depends on your microwave! It may take less time or longer. Top with mini marshmallows and enjoy!
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Baking Times: Baking times in the microwave will vary depending on the wattage of your microwave, so please keep that in mind when cooking the mug cake! The higher the watts, the faster it will cook.
- Choose your mug wisely. The batter shouldn't fill up more than half of the mug, otherwise it will overflow when it's cooking. Also make sure your mug is microwave safe!
- Hot Cocoa Mix: use your favorite hot chocolate mix here. You can also swap it out for cocoa powder.
- Don't Overcook: you want your hot cocoa mug cake to be soft and gooey, so I recommend underbaking it rather than overbaking it!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Because you're microwaving the batter, you're heat treating the flour making it safe to eat. And since there are no eggs in this recipe, this mug cake is safe to eat.
I have only tested this recipe in the microwave.
Ice cream, whipped cream, sprinkles, chocolate chips - there are so many ways to customize your perfect mug cake!
No, hot cocoa powder usually has sugar in it and milk powder as well as cocoa powder, cocoa powder is just cocoa powder.
You may have added too much flour, overmixed it or overbaked it.
Try these chocolate recipes next!
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Recipe
Hot Cocoa Mug Cake
Equipment
- 1 mug
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (15 grams) hot cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons (37 grams) sugar
- pinch salt
- ¼ cup (85 grams) milk
- 2 tablespoons (27 grams) vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
- mini marshmallows for topping
Instructions
- In a jug or small bowl, whisk together all of the dry ingredients. Make sure there are no lumps.¼ cup (30 grams) all purpose flour, 3 tablespoons (15 grams) hot cocoa powder, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, 3 tablespoons (37 grams) sugar, pinch salt
- Pour in the wet ingredients and whisk, making sure there are no flour pockets left and the batter is smooth.¼ cup (85 grams) milk, 2 tablespoons (27 grams) vegetable oil, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pour the chocolate cake batter into your mug and sprinkle over the chocolate chips. Note, you can mix everything in the mug if you prefer to not have any extra dishes!1 tablespoon chocolate chips
- Cook in your microwave for 1-2 minutes, mine took about a minute and a half to cook on high but please note that microwaves vary on the wattage. Add your marshmallows on top once it's finished baking.mini marshmallows
- Let cool for about a few minutes then eat!
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