Cupcake in a Mug

1 serving

15 minutes

Mug cake is a true symbol of a quick yet delightful dessert that comes from American cuisine. Its history begins with the desire to make something tasty in just a few minutes. This tender and moist cake combines rich chocolate flavor with a light vanilla aroma. Chocolate chips added to the batter provide extra depth of flavor as they melt into the hot mixture. Due to its simplicity, it has become the perfect solution for a quick sweet treat – requiring just a few ingredients and a microwave. This dessert is perfect for a cozy evening when you want to indulge in something homemade and fragrant.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 350.8
• Proteins: 6.7g
• Fats: 15.1g
• Carbohydrates: 47.5g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 25 g
• Sugar: 18 g
• Cocoa powder: 8 g
• Baking powder: 1 g
• Milk: 55 ml
• Butter: 12 g
• Vanilla paste: 0.3 tsp
• Chocolate drops: 20 g
• Salt: pinch

Cooking steps

1. Prepare all the ingredients.

2. Melt the butter and lightly grease the bottom of the mug. Leave the rest of the butter for the dough.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 12 g
   • Butter: 12 g

3. Mix flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 25 g
   • Sugar: 18 g
   • Cocoa powder: 8 g
   • Baking powder: 1 g
   • Salt:  pinch

4. Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla paste.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 55 ml
   • Butter: 12 g
   • Vanilla paste: 0.3 teaspoon

5. Mix until a homogeneous mass is obtained.

6. Add chocolate chips and mix again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chocolate drops: 20 g

7. Transfer the dough to a ceramic mug. Optionally, the cupcake can be decorated with chocolate chips on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chocolate drops: 20 g

8. Send the cake to the microwave for 80 seconds and leave it there for 1 minute after cooking. The cake should be cooked but not over-dried and maintain a shiny surface.

9. This cake can be served immediately or when it cools down.