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Love to have a little cake now and then, but not an entire cake? Making an easy coffee mug cake is a great way to enjoy a slice of cake whenever you want.
This recipe easily takes 5 minutes to make and less to cook in the microwave. You can frost it with the cocoa frosting recipe or whatever is your favorite.
You don’t HAVE to remove it from the mug you can eat it right from there if you want.
Making Microwave Mug Cake
Who knew there could be so much yum in a cup, that wasn’t coffee! Delicious with vanilla ice cream with a few chocolate chips.
And if you make little cakes like this, think of the different things you can frost them to make cute little cakes like bee hives, dots (the candy), castles and more!
Place a tablespoon of semi sweet chocolate chips in the batter before making to add additional chocolate flavor. You could even substitute a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder for a tablespoon of espresso powder for a little kick.
What Ingredients Are Needed?
flour
sugar
unsweetened cocoa powder
egg
milk
oil
vanilla
chocolate syrup
Can You Bake a Cake Using a Microwave?
Yes! You can definitely bake your cake with the microwave. You want to make sure that you don’t overcook the cake as it will become hard and inedible. If you are unsure of the wattage of your microwave, check it a minute before the suggested cooking time with a toothpick to see if it is done.
How Long Does it Take to Bake a Cake in the Microwave?
A full cake can cook in the microwave in about 10 minutes. When the cake starts to separate from the side of the dish, it is almost done baking.
Does a Chocolate Mug Cake Need Baking Soda?
This chocolate mug cake recipe does not require baking soda nor baking powder. The egg and the oil fluff up the mug cake.
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