Description
Make this rich Chocolate Peppermint Mug Cake in minutes! It is the perfect fast winter dessert when you crave something warm and comforting right now.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder
- Pinch of Salt
- 3 tablespoons Milk (any kind)
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
- 1 tablespoon Chocolate Chips
- Optional: 1 teaspoon extra chocolate chips for topping
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug (about 10-12 oz size), whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, and peppermint extract to the dry ingredients. Stir well until just combined. Do not overmix; a few small lumps are okay.
- Fold in the 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips.
- Top with the optional extra chocolate chips, if using.
- Microwave on high for 60 to 80 seconds. Start checking at 60 seconds. The cake is done when the top looks set but is still moist.
- Let it cool for one minute before enjoying directly from the mug.
Notes
- Microwave times vary. If your cake seems wet after 80 seconds, microwave in 10-second bursts until done.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- If you do not have peppermint extract, you can omit it for a simple chocolate mug cake.
- Serve immediately for the best warm, gooey texture.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 20 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: Approx. 250
- Sugar: Approx. 15g
- Sodium: Approx. 100mg
- Fat: Approx. 12g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 35g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 4g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 5mg