Feb 01 2009
Recipe: Chocolate Mug Cake
This sounds like a great quick dessert. Given my love of chocolate, I can see this filling a craving. The recipe landed in my inbox the other day thanks to Thrifty Fun. I can’t wait to try it out. Having two daughters, I can see this being a fun recipe to share with them and get them involved. They are young and don’t have a lot of patients so something quick and tasty is just right for them. I can also see the opportunity to alter this recipe and add flavors to enhance and change the results. But for starts, I will follow the recipe verbatim. Once tried, I will post my results.
5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
* 4 Tbsp. flour
* 4 Tbsp. sugar
* 2 Tbsp. cocoa
* 1 egg
* 3 Tbsp. milk
* 3 Tbsp. oil
* 2-3 Tbsp. milk chocolate chips (optional)
* A small splash of vanilla extract
* 1 large coffee mug
Directions
Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil. Mix again well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don’t be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT! This makes a generous serving for two. If you’re a chocoholic, watch out! With this recipe you are only five minutes away from a deliciously, decadent dessert!
Note: I sprayed the mug with a little Baker’s Joy to insure its coming out more easily. I also think I’ll add chopped nuts next time. My grandson and I made one tonight and it was scrumptious with some vanilla ice cream on the side.
Source: This recipe was given to me by a dear friend who has raised five children. I’m sure she has to be very creative with her cooking!
By Sandy from Elon, NC
