Chocolate Mug Cake
Updated April 2, 2020
- Total Time
- 5 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1egg
- A few drops vanilla extract
- 3 to 4tablespoons granulated sugar, to taste
- 3tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- A pinch of kosher salt
- 1teaspoon mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Confectioners’ sugar or vanilla ice cream (optional)
Nutritional analysis per serving (1 servings)
398 calories; 19 grams fat; 11 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 6 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 58 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams dietary fiber; 48 grams sugars; 9 grams protein; 187 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Microwave the butter in a microwave-safe mug in 10-second increments until melted, 20 to 30 seconds. Crack the egg into a small bowl; add the vanilla and whisk to combine using a small whisk or fork. Pour the egg mixture into the mug over the butter and whisk to combine.
- Step 2
Add the sugar, cocoa powder and salt and whisk until mostly smooth (a few lumps are O.K.). Scrape down the sides the best you can with a spoon or a small silicone spatula. Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips, if desired.
- Step 3
Cook in the microwave on high for 1 to 1½ minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. Sift a little confectioners’ sugar on top or serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, if desired. Dig in with a spoon.
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after making this 15 times; my husband and I feel we may have to test it one more time to make sure we have the steps down. Still working on the right proportion of ice cream to accompany it though so may need more than 1 more try.
No flour?
Poured Bailey's over mine.
Eggs got cooked when I added them to the butter. I would suggest letting the butter cool a bit until you add the eggs.
This tastes good, as a dessert fix goes. I don’t love the texture, though. It always comes out a little grainy to me, even with less cooking time, but for a low effort, one serving jig, that’s fine. I could see doing this with kids for dessert at a basic family get together — putting out different toppings, mix-ins, and flavorings could be fun!
Wanted to like this but it tasted like chocolate flavored microwaved eggs to me.