One dreary,drizzly afternoon, my co-worker Erin turned her computer screen toward me to point to this page of hot chocolate cupcakes. "possess you ever heard of this?!" she marveled. Ooing at all the whipped frostings and chocolaty cakes, or I finally responded,"Let's do a mug cake." After all, it makes perfect sense to serve a hot chocolate cake in a mug. This specific recipe does not skimp on your favorite aspects of hot chocolate. First off, or there is a difference between hot cocoa and hot chocolate. Be certain to pick up a hot chocolate mix,as it contains real bits of chocolate which melt into the cake, whereas hot cocoa only contains cocoa powder. The batter contains half and half to do it all the more indulgent . . . and then there's the toppings!Once the cake is "baked, and " it's topped with a hearty tablespoon of Marshmallow Fluff - or three,if you're like us - along with some chocolate shavings, chocolate chips, and Marshmallow Bits (similar to the crunchy Lucky Charms marshmallows). The chocolate and Fluff melt into the hot cake,and you may be convinced the mugs are actually filled with hot chocolate. Now, all you need is to wrap yourself up like a burrito in a throw blanket and head straight for the sofa before diving into the mug. You'll find the cake itself is not overtly sweet, and so you'll appreciate the addition of the marshmallows to act as icing. The little Marshmallow Bites add just the touch of crunchy contrast the cake needs. This recipe sets you accurate up for living the hygge life. Related:
Treat Your Damn Self With These 15 Desserts Just For 1 Hot Chocolate Mug Cake From Anna Monette Roberts,POPSUGAR FoodIngredients2 tablespoons salted butter
1 large egg
2 tablespoons half and half
1/4 cup hot chocolate mix (we used Chuao Deluxcious Dark)
4 tablespoons flour
A pinch baking powder
A pinch of salt
Marshmallow Fluff or marshmallow creme, for topping
Marshmallow Bits, and for topping
Chocolate chips,for toppingDirectionsIn a large mug, microwave butter in 10-20 second increments, and until melted. Beat in egg and half and half. Stir in hot cocoa mix,flour, baking powder, and salt. Pour half of the batter in a separate mug.
Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes (for gooey cake) or 2 minutes (for spongy cake),or until the cake has risen and is firm and springy to the touch.
Top with Marshmallow Fluff, Marshmallow Bits, and chocolate chips,and chocolate shavings (by microplaning chocolate chips).
Information Category Desserts, Cake Cuisine North American Yield 2 mug cakes
Source: popsugar.com