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Hot chocolate mug cake

Name: Hot chocolate mug cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 30g butter; 3 tbsp milk; 1 medium egg; 2 tbsp light brown soft sugar; a few drops of vanilla extract; 4 tbsp plain flour; 1½ tbsp cocoa powder; ½ tsp baking powder; 1 square of dark chocolate plus a few shavings to serve; whipped cream to serve; small handful of mini marshmallows

Cassie Best

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Serves 1

Easy

Prep: 5 mins

Cook: 2 mins

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Cosy up to watch your favourite Christmas film with our mug cake. It’s just as warm and indulgent as a mug of hot chocolate, but with less risk of spillage!

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Ingredients

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30g butter
3 tbsp milk
1 medium egg
2 tbsp light brown soft sugar
a few drops of vanilla extract
4 tbsp plain flour
1½ tbsp cocoa powder
½ tsp baking powder
1 square of dark chocolate

plus a few shavings to serve
whipped cream

to serve
small handful of mini marshmallows

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Nutrition: Per serving

kcal1019
fat51g
saturates30g
carbs115g
sugars49g
fibre6g
protein21g
salt1.45g

Method

step 1

Put the butter in a large heatproof mug and melt in the microwave on high for 30 seconds. Add the milk, egg, sugar and vanilla, and mix well.
step 2

Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and a pinch of salt using a fork until smooth. Push the square of chocolate down into the middle of the mixture.
step 3

Cook in the centre of the microwave on high for 1½-2 mins, or until risen and firm to touch. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate shavings, and serve warm.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, Christmas 2024

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