Christmas Mug Cake

Name: Christmas Mug Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 30 g of flour; 15 g of unsweetened cocoa powder; baking powder; 1 pinch of salt; 1 eggs; milk; 20 g of butter (melted); 2 g of vanilla extract (liquid); 1 g of cinnamon; 1 tbsp of chocolate chips; white mini marshmallows; caramel (liquid)

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This chocolate and spice mug cake cooks in just a few minutes in the microwave. ☕️ It's a warm, express snack.

Total time: 7 min
Prep: 5 min
Cook: 2 min
Rest: 1 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €1.15

By the CookinBreak team

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

410kcal

Protein9 g9%
Carbs50 g48%
Fat20 g43%
Fiber4 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

👉 For an even moister mug cake, add 10 ml of heavy cream to the batter! It makes the texture ultra gooey 😍

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Freezing and thawing badly degrade the texture (wet, then dry/rubbery).

Storage : How long does it keep?

The texture becomes rubbery and dries out very quickly after cooking.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Same day

Not relevant. The mug cake is made and eaten right away for the best texture.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Microwave only, 15-30 seconds on medium power. Watch it to avoid drying out. The texture will be less moist than at first.

Variations

Add mini marshmallows and a drizzle of caramel.
Stir in chocolate chips.
Let it rest for 1 minute before eating.

Mistakes to avoid

Cooking too long: 1 min 30 to 2 minutes on high power.
Mixing poorly: mix vigorously until you get a smooth batter.
Eating it scalding hot: let it rest for 1 minute.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make a Christmas mug cake?

Melt the butter, add the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt to the mug, add the egg, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon, mix, stir in the chocolate chips, and microwave for 1 min 30 to 2 minutes.

How long should you cook the mug cake?

Cook for 1 min 30 to 2 minutes in the microwave on high power. The mug cake should rise and stay moist; let it rest for 1 minute before eating.

How do you decorate the mug cake?

Add a few white mini marshmallows and a drizzle of liquid caramel if you like, once the mug cake is out of the microwave and has rested slightly.

Which spices should you add?

Liquid vanilla and cinnamon, mixed with the egg and milk in the mug. They flavor this chocolate cake that cooks in just a few minutes.