Description
This easy mint chocolate mug cake is a quick and delightful single-serving dessert, combining rich cocoa with refreshing mint chocolate chips for a treat that’s better than takeout. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings in just minutes using a microwave.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 4 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 pinch Salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
Additional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Mint chocolate chips
- Fresh mint leaves (to taste, for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all ingredients along with a microwave-safe mug to prepare the cake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt into the mug and mix thoroughly with a fork to combine evenly.
- Create Well: Make a small well in the center of the dry mix to prepare for the wet ingredients.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour milk and vegetable oil into the well and stir gently until the batter is smooth and homogeneous.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Fold the mint chocolate chips into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Microwave: Cook the mug cake on high power in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Check to ensure it is cooked through but still moist.
- Cool Slightly: Carefully remove the mug from the microwave and allow it to cool for about one minute to avoid burning.
- Garnish and Serve: Add fresh mint leaves or whipped cream on top if desired, and enjoy the cake warm.
Notes
- Use a microwave-safe mug to prevent accidents during cooking.
- Check the cake at 1 minute; every microwave varies so timing may need adjustment.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute milk with almond or oat milk.
- If mint chocolate chips are unavailable, chopped mint chocolate bars work as well.
- Do not overcook to avoid a dry texture; the cake should remain moist.
