Peppermint Chocolate Mug Cake
This peppermint chocolate mug cake is rich, gooey, and ready in just 90 seconds in the microwave—perfect for a quick holiday treat! Bonus: includes a free printable gift tag so you can share the joy with ready-to-gift mixes.
- Prep time
- 2 min
- Cook time
- 1 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1-2 tbsp semi-sweet chocolate chips (depending on personal preference)
- 2 peppermint candies (crushed)
Instructions
- 1
Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug.
- 2
Stir with a fork until mixed, then stir in milk and oil.
- 3
Stir in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- 4
If mug is filled more than half with batter, your mug is too small and the batter will overflow in the microwave.
- 5
Use a damp paper towel to wipe excess off the sides of the mug.
- 6
Microwave for 90 seconds, then let the cake stand for 1-2 minutes before eating.
- 7
Serve alone or with fresh berries, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.