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Mug Cake with Chocolate


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  • Author: Chef Tasty
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and quick microwave mug cake with chocolate


Ingredients

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  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate (chopped)
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 ounce semisweet or bittersweet chocolate (in 4 pieces)

Instructions

  1. Microwave butter and chocolate in a large microwave-safe bowl at 50% power until melted, about 1 minute.
  2. Stir in sugar, eggs, cocoa, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Add flour and baking powder, and whisk in.
  4. Divide the batter between 2 12-16 ounce microwave-safe mugs.
  5. Place mugs on microwave turntable.
  6. Microwave at 50% power for 45 seconds.
  7. Stir batter and microwave for another 45 seconds at 50% power.
  8. Press 2 pieces of chocolate into the center of each cake. No need to press down. They should sink in on their own.
  9. Microwave at 50% power for 60-90 seconds.
  10. Cake should pull away from the edge of the mug when done.
  11. Let sit 2 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Best served warm.
  • Adjust microwave time based on wattage.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mug
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 200mg