Food Gift Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake
For the perfect food gift for loved ones, try out this easy and sweet, fudgy chocolate mug cake mix. A dusting of powdered sugar over a warm cake in a festive mug evokes the cozy charm and magic of Christmas.
Servings: 1
Calories: 755kcal
Ingredients
Bag 1
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Bag 2
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Instructions
To Assemble Bag 1
- Mix all ‘Bag 1’ dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Place the mix in a clear bag and close with a bow.
To Assemble Bag 2
- Place the powdered sugar in a small clear bag and close with a bow.
Mug Preparation
- Place both bags in a mug and add a note with the following steps to make the cake:"Pour BAG 1 (cake mix) into the mug.Add 3 tablespoons canola oil and 3 tablespoons milk. Mix really well with a fork, making sure no dry ingredients are left on the sides of the mug.Heat in the microwave for about 1 ½ minutes at full power (cook time will depend on your microwave).Let cool a few minutes, sprinkle with some powdered sugar (BAG 2) and enjoy!"
Notes
- If you want to take it a step further, you can add some Christmas baking sprinkles to another small bag and add it to the mug.
- Because the ingredients are dry, you can store them in a cool, dry place; it should stay fresh until you or your loved ones want to make it. Check the dry ingredient expiry dates to be sure.
- This mug cake isn’t just for gifting—it’s perfect for enjoying at home, just like I do with my kids.
Nutrition
Calories: 755kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Monounsaturated Fat: 27g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 60g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 3mg
