The perfect way to warm up on a chilly night! This mini cake heats up in just a minute in the microwave and tastes like rich hot cocoa. Top this Hot Chocolate Mug Cake with whipped cream or marshmallow fluff for a decadent, single-serving dessert.

hot cocoa mug cake

This is the perfect dessert for so many situations! Kids asking for dessert and you don’t have any? Mug cake. Wanting something sweet once you have the kids in bed? Mug cake. Having a rough day and need a pick me up? Mug cake. Have no reason at all other than wanting one? Mug cake.

This cake takes just minutes to make and uses items I am sure you have in your pantry! Plus, you get to top it with delicious things like marshmallow fluff and chocolate chips.

INGREDIENTS:

• ¼ cup, flour
• ¼ cup, hot cocoa mix
• ¼ cup, milk or half n half
• 2 tablespoon butter, melted
• Optional, for topping: marshmallow fluff, whipped cream, ice cream, chocolate chips or sprinkles

directions:

1. Prep large, microwave-safe mug with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Add all ingredients (except toppings) and stir with fork*
3. Heat for 1 minute in microwave.
4. Let sit for 1-2 minutes to cool, then top with extras and serve!

helpful cooking notes

Measure all of your ingredients right into the mug. Try to combine as best as possible (mixing to the bottom), but don’t fret over rogue pieces of flour, they’ll mix in during the microwaving. Microwave, cool, top and enjoy!

handy tools to easily make this hot cocoa mug cake:

• measuring spoons – magnetic, fits in spice jars, many measurements
• measuring cups – handles snap together for storage, scraper to level ingredients

Frequently Asked Questions

How to make hot chocolate mug cake with no egg? By using a combination of milk, melted butter and oil you will not need to use egg.

How to make hot chocolate mug cake with hot chocolate mix? Add hot chocolate mix with the rest of your cake ingredients to make your cake taste like hot chocolate!

How to make hot chocolate mug cake in the microwave? You can simply measure your ingredients in a large coffee mug and then microwave for a couple minutes!

This Hot Chocolate Mug Cake is such a great option for a quick and easy dessert! Plus, you won’t have a huge pan of dessert tempting you each day and night.

If you love the ease and deliciousness of the Hot Chocolate Mug Cake then you must try this Eggless Cookie Dough! All the taste, none of the waiting for the cookies to bake!

Bookmark my Desserts page for many other fantastic recipes you will love!