Hot Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe: Easy 10-Minute Dessert for Rainy Days

When it's gloomy outside and you're curled up on the couch, a warm and gooey dessert is all you need. This hot chocolate mug cake is the solution. It's quick, rich, and comforting — made right in your microwave in just 10 minutes.

Ingredients for the Cake

To make the chocolate cake base, mix together:

• 1/4 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup maida (all-purpose flour)
• 6 tbsp castor sugar
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• A pinch of salt

Stir in:

• 3 tbsp neutral oil
• 1/2 cup milk
• A few drops of vanilla essence
• Once the batter is smooth, pour it into a microwave-safe mug and microwave on high for 2 minutes.

How to Make the Hot Chocolate Sauce

In a saucepan, combine:

• 80g fresh cream
• 150g dark chocolate (chopped)
• 3 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• Zest of half an orange
• Heat gently until smooth and bring to a boil.

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Final Touch and Serving

Make holes in the baked mug cake with a toothpick. Pour the hot chocolate sauce over top. For added indulgence, top with whipped cream and grated chocolate.

Now all you have to do is take a spoon, turn on your favorite TV, and enjoy the ultimate rainy-day treat.