Have you tried a mug cake before? If you haven’t heard of them, they are basically individually sized desserts that you whip up in a mug in the microwave. I know they’ve been around for a while now, but for whatever reason I’ve never tried making any until recently. Let me tell you though – they are SO much fun!
They only take a few minutes to make, you can try a different recipe each night, and they help to control your portion size. I have about ZERO willpower for resisting {multiple servings of} dessert so mug cakes are the perfect way for me to have my treat without going overboard. And this chocolate mug cake recipe is SO good, it’s a good thing that it was portion controlled!
- ⅔ tablespoon butter {melted}
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons superfine {caster} sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- whipped cream {optional}
- 1-2 chopped strawberries {optional}
- Melt butter in the microwave {about 10-20 seconds}
- In a mug, beat the egg. One by one, beat in the sugar, vanilla, melted butter, and cocoa.
- Cook in the microwave for 1 minute.
- Top with whipped cream and chopped strawberries {or other topping} as desired.
This cake is super rich and SO delicious! AND, it only takes 5 minutes to whip up!
Enjoy!
For more dessert ideas, check out these posts…
Cookies and Cream Frozen Dessert
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Cheesecake
Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bread
We got mugs just for cakes – this is a must try! Thanks for sharing on the Whats for Dinner Linky!
I absolutely love mug cake recipes! I tend to always have the ingredients around but never want to make a full cake…because I might eat a full cake! This is definitely getting saved for when that sweet tooth hits hard! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I’m the same way – no willpower for portion control!! Lol!
I’ve never tried a mug cake before. This look amazing 😀
Blessings,
Edye
This was mine first too – and there will definitely be more!