Around the holidays, my kitchen could easily be mistaken for a teenagers room. Messy, ingredients everywhere, and about 10 electronics turned on at a time. This time of year is my absolute favorite, because my creative cook comes out in all the best ways.
Now, the cleanup can be a real drag, but it’s all worth it in the end, because I get to share with you some pretty awesome healthy and delicious recipes, like this chocolate mug cake! A scrumptious chocolate lovers dream, this chocolate mug cake recipe is a healthy alternative for those needing their holiday treat fix! The best part, EASY CLEAN UP!
What Is A Mug Cake?
Mugs aren’t just for your coffee anymore, sister! Take your mug-using game to a whole new level with chocolate mug cake! A mug cake is a single-serving cake that you can make in the microwave, using your favorite coffee mug!
How someone thought to put a cake inside a mug is beyond me, but I thank them a trillion times over!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 scoop Super Youth Chocolate Cake collagen
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ cup + 1 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips or hazelnut spread
Steps
- Add dry ingredients to a small bowl and mix.
- Whisk in milk & vegetable oil until ingredients are combined and the batter has no clumps. Pour batter into a microwave-safe mug.
- Add hazelnut spread or chocolate chips in the middle of the batter and microwave for 70 seconds on high. Please note that ALL microwaves are different and can yield different results. Cook time may vary depending on your microwave.
- Carefully remove from the microwave & enjoy!