Description
Indulge in a cozy and delicious treat with these Hot Cocoa Cupcake Mugs. A single serving of warm, chocolatey goodness that’s perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth cravings. This easy microwave dessert is a quick fix for those moments when you need a little pick-me-up.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons mini marshmallows
- Whipped cream and chocolate syrup for topping
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips.
- Microwave on high for 70–90 seconds, until the cake has risen and the center is just set.
- Allow to cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Stir in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
Immediately top with mini marshmallows to allow them to soften into the warm cake.
Add whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup if desired.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave, so check at the 70-second mark and adjust as needed.
- For a richer flavor, use hot chocolate mix in place of cocoa powder and sugar.
- Best enjoyed warm straight from the mug.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
