Hot Chocolate Mug Cakes
Hot Chocolate Mug Cakes
Ingredients
For the Mug Cakes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Hot Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, as needed
- 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a clear glass bowl, combine the whole milk, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar for the mug cakes. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Sift the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt directly over the wet ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined and no lumps remain in the batter. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Divide the batter equally between two heat-safe mugs. Microwave each mug cake for 60 to 70 seconds, or until cooked through and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
While the mug cakes are microwaving, prepare the hot chocolate topping. In a small saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, instant coffee, and chopped dark chocolate. Heat over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth and silky.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
Carefully remove the hot mug cakes from the microwave. Pour the freshly made hot chocolate generously over each mug cake, allowing it to soak in.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Top each hot chocolate mug cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Hot Chocolate Mug Cakes
Ingredients
For the Mug Cakes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the Hot Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon instant coffee
- 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup whipped cream, as needed
- 1 tablespoon chocolate shavings, as needed
Instructions
- 1
In a clear glass bowl, combine the whole milk, vegetable oil, and granulated sugar for the mug cakes. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Sift the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt directly over the wet ingredients. Whisk gently until just combined and no lumps remain in the batter. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Divide the batter equally between two heat-safe mugs. Microwave each mug cake for 60 to 70 seconds, or until cooked through and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
While the mug cakes are microwaving, prepare the hot chocolate topping. In a small saucepan, combine the whole milk, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, instant coffee, and chopped dark chocolate. Heat over medium-low heat, whisking constantly, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is smooth and silky.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
Carefully remove the hot mug cakes from the microwave. Pour the freshly made hot chocolate generously over each mug cake, allowing it to soak in.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Top each hot chocolate mug cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chocolate shavings before serving immediately.
⏱️ 1 min