Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake
Chocolate Caramel Mug Cake is a super quick and easy dessert that is cooked in a mug right in the microwave. It combines a rich chocolate cake with melted caramels for a delicious twist. How can you beat a 5-minute chocolate cake in a cup?
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Servings: 2 servings (1 mug)
Calories: 334kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 Tbsp milk
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 caramels
Directions
- Mix all ingredients except caramels in a small bowl until combined.
- Pour batter into a large coffee mug.
- Cut each caramel into 3 or 4 pieces. Drop caramel pieces into the coffee mug. Stir gently to combine.
- Microwave on high power for 90 seconds. If still a bit gooey, cook 10 seconds at a time until fully cooked.
Notes
You can use any variety of caramels, such as the Brach's caramel squares or Werther's Originals Cocoa Creme Soft Caramels or Werther's Originals Vanilla Soft Caramels.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 g | Calories: 334 kcal | Carbohydrates: 58 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 10 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7 g | Cholesterol: 3 mg | Sodium: 414 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 38 g
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