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.

Course Cakes

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate mug cake, chocolate peppermint mug cake, DIY mug cake gift, peppermint mug cake

Prep Time 2

Cook Time 1

Additional Time 1

Total Time 5

Servings mug cake

Calories 806kcal

Author Laura Bashar | Family Spice

Ingredients

¼ cup all purpose flour
3 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoon cocoa powder
¼ teaspoon baking powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1-2 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips depending on personal preference
2 peppermint candies crushed

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Instructions

Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug.
Stir with a fork until mixed, then stir in milk and oil.
Stir in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
If mug is filled more than half with batter, your mug is too small and the batter will overflow in the microwave.
Use a damp paper towel to wipe excess off the sides of the mug.
Microwave for 90 seconds, then let the cake stand for 1-2 minutes before eating.
Serve alone or with fresh berries, whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

If you want to make these into gift packets so your recipient only has to add water and oil, you will need to substitute milk with these options:

¼ cup water and 4 tablespoon Coffee Mate nondairy creamer
¼ cup water and 2 teaspoon powdered non-fat milk (Bob’s Red Mill brand)
¼ cup water and 2 tablespoon coconut milk powder (Native Forest brand)

TO STORE: Mug cakes are meant to be eaten right away. If you do have any leftovers, you can cover it and refrigerate for up to 4 days. The powder mixes should last for 6 months to a year, if sealed and stored in a cool dark place.

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