This Hot Cocoa Mug Cake recipe uses just a few simple ingredients and cooks in a mug right in the microwave. One of the ingredients... Hot Cocoa Mix! Hot chocolate in cake form is a fun single serving dessert. Don't forget the warm, gooey marshmallows on top.
What you'll need:
- All Purpose Flour
- Hot Cocoa Mix - use your favorite! Use a kind that can be mixed with water - not one that requires milk.
- White Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Milk
- Canola Oil
- Mini Marshmallows - for topping
How to make this recipe:
Check out this quick video!
Tips and FAQ's
Do you add the marshmallows before or after cooking?
Either! You can sprinkle the marshmallows on right after baking and they will melt slightly from the hot cake.
OR you can add the marshmallows with about 10 seconds left of cook time so they get even more melty.
OR you can top with marshmallows before completely cooking. If you do this, the marshmallows will completely melt into the cake and become very gooey. Like in the picture below!
What type of Hot Cocoa Mix should be used?
The most important part is to use a mix that says it can be mixed with just water, not one that requires mixing with milk.
The mixes that can be mixed with water have powdered milk, which is important to this recipe.
Can I make more than one?
This recipe is written for one mug cake, but you can easily double it to make two!
You can either mix them up separately. Or mix up together and then divide the batter between two mugs. It’s best to microwave them separately, though.
What size of mug should I use?
Any standard size (8 ounces or larger) coffee mug works! The cake will puff up slightly and rise as it bakes.
The most important piece is to use a mug that is microwave safe!
Do I need to grease my mug?
Because you eat the cookie right out of the mug, you do not need to grease. Although, if you want easier clean up you could spray with cooking spray before mixing up and cooking.
I do not grease and instead just soak the mug in some warm soapy water for a few minutes before cleaning to remove any cooked on bits.
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Hot Cocoa Mug Cake
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cake 1x
Description
This Hot Cocoa Mug Cake recipe uses just a few simple ingredients and cooks in a mug right in the microwave. One of the ingredients... Hot Cocoa Mix! Hot chocolate in cake form is a fun single serving dessert. Don't forget the warm, gooey marshmallows on top.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Hot Cocoa Mix
- 1 tablespoon Granulated White Sugar
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Powder
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 tablespoon Canola Oil
- 5 Mini Marshmallows, see note
Instructions
- Mix Batter. Add all ingredients, except for mini marshmallows, to a microwave-safe mug. Use a fork to mix up until the batter is smooth.
- Optional: If desired, you can top with the marshmallows before baking - they will completely melt into the cake. Or, you can top at the end. See post for picture differences.
- Microwave. Microwave cake for 45 seconds to 1 minute, until the cake is just set and cooked. Top with marshmallows. Cake is best eaten warm soon after making.
Notes
Hot Cocoa Mix - Make sure to use a mix that can be mixed with water, not one that must be mixed with milk. Use your favorite mix and have fun experimenting with different kinds.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Microwave Mug Cake, Chocolate Mug Cake, Hot Cocoa Mug Cake, Microwave Hot Cocoa Mug Cake
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