Midnight Mug Cake: Your 3-Minute Craving Crusher

Recipe Image

Midnight Mug Cake: Your 3-Minute Craving Crusher

Ever found yourself at midnight, desperately craving something sweet but too lazy to bake?
We’ve all been there, staring longingly into the fridge hoping a cake would magically appear.

Well, put on your wizard hat because I’m about to teach you a spell that conjures up cake in just 3 minutes!

No oven required, just a mug and a microwave. It’s so easy, you could probably make it with your eyes closed (but please don’t, we want you to keep all your fingers).

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • A pinch of salt (tiny, like your patience at midnight)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons oil (canola, vegetable, or melted coconut oil)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional, but who are we kidding?)

Instructions

  1. Grab your favorite mug (at least 12 ounces) and give it a quick spray with cooking spray or a butter rub-down.

  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    Think of it as building a sandcastle, but with tastier sand.

  3. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract to your dry ingredients.
    Mix until combined. It should look like a chocolatey potion.

  4. Pour this magical concoction into your prepared mug.

  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top. They’re like the fairy dust of the dessert world.

  6. Pop your mug into the microwave and cook for 60-90 seconds.
    Keep an eye on it – microwaves can be as unpredictable as a cat’s mood.

  7. Carefully remove your mug (it’ll be hot!) and let it cool for a moment.
    Resist the urge to dive in face-first.

  8. Add your favorite toppings and enjoy your midnight feast!

The Secret to Perfect Mug Cake

The key to a perfect mug cake is not overcooking it. Even 15 extra seconds can turn your cake from moist and delicious to dry and disappointing.

Aim for a center that’s just set – it should be moist but not liquidy. Remember, it will continue to cook a bit as it cools.

Topping Ideas

Want to take your mug cake to the next level? Try these toppings:

  • A scoop of vanilla ice cream (for that instant à la mode experience)
  • A dollop of whipped cream
  • A drizzle of salted caramel sauce
  • A spoonful of Nutella (because there’s no such thing as too much chocolate)

There you have it – your new favorite midnight snack!
This Midnight Mug Cake is perfect for those times when you need dessert ASAP.

It’s quick, easy, and satisfies cravings faster than you can say “Where’s the cake?”

Now go forth and microwave your way to happiness!

Similar Posts

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *