2 Minute Christmas Chocolate Mug Cake
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Get festive with this oh-so-simple Christmas Chocolate Mug Cake, in 2 minutes. It’s chocolatey and delicious, dense and rich, and perfect for the holidays.
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Treat yourself to a decadent dessert in minutes. This leaves plenty of time for that Christmas movie you’ve been meaning to watch!
There are rare times, as the holidays draw near, when the cookies are baked (or not yet baked) and the wrapping is all, well, wrapped up (or not), when it’s time for a treat.
A really simple, really delicious, Christmasy treat.
Here’s a simple holiday go-to treat, if you’re a chocolate lover that is.
Because this Christmas Chocolate Mug Cake is very chocolaty and very, very good.
And it can be yours… in minutes.
What I Love About This Christmas Chocolate Mug Cake
- Recipe can scale up or down easily. A treat for 1 or 2… or yes, even more. Just double the ingredients.
- Ready in 2 minutes, it’s a perfect spontaeous and delicious Christmas cake.
- Chocolaty and rich and easy to adapt.
What Size Mug Do I Need for this Mug Cake?
You will need a 12 to 14-ounce microwavable mug. A 16-ounce mug works fine too with a bit more room at the top for decadent toppings.
Can I add instant espresso to this Mug Cake?
Absolutely! I’ve not included instant espresso in the ingredient list, but it’s easy to add a pinch (maybe 1/8 teaspoon) with the flour for an even richer Christmas Chocolate Mug Cake
Tips on Microwave Mug Cakes
The most important tip for a successful mug cake is mixing the ingredients really, really well. While it’s super easy to mix the ingredients in the mug, sometimes it doesn’t get thoroughly combined.
I like to recommend mixing the ingredients in a separate bowl with a whisk so that you can actually see that ingredients are fully incorporated.
How Long Do You Microwave a Mug Cake?
As you know, microwaves vary, even those with similar wattages. This Christmas Mug Cake is perfectly cooked in my 1000 watt microwave in 70 seconds.
I recommend checking the cake at 1 minute and adding time in 5-second intervals. You want the top to be “just” set. Be sure to let it cool a couple of minutes too.
Christmas Chocolate Mug Cake Ingredients
Specific measurements for 1 mug cake are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. Here’s what you’ll need:
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Granulated sugar
- Baking powder
- Salt
- Milk
- Oil
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips
Topping Ideas for a Chocolate Mug Cake
Keeping it simple, I like to add some or all of the following ideas:
- Whipped Cream (from a can)
- Crushed candy canes
- Sprinkles
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2 Minute Christmas Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- You will need a microwave-safe mug that is 12 to 14 ounces.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract; continue whisking until fully combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared mug and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
- Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, the center of the cake should be just set. In my microwave (1100 watts) it takes about 75 seconds. But all microwaves are different. I recommend cooking for 1 minute and then testing the cake.
- Remove the mug from the microwave and let cool for a few minutes. Top with whipped cream, crushed candy cane, sprinkles… whatever you have on hand that is Christmasy and festive. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
This was so easy and fun!