Make-Ahead Chocolate Mug Cake Mix

I love a good cake like anybody else, but there is something to be said for the humble mug cake. In just 5 minutes, you can have dessert with minimal ingredients and literally no clean-up.

As an added bonus, this chocolate mug cake makes for a great gift or even as a little giveaway for your guests!

How to Make Chocolate Mug Cake Mix

If you have just a small number couple of pantry staples on hand you can make this make-ahead mug cake mix! The one ingredient that is a little less common is powdered milk, although every grocery store should carry it.

The best thing about giving mug cake mix as a gift is that you can also find a fun mug to give with the mug cake mix, which makes it so customizable and thoughtful for whoever you’re giving the make-ahead mix to.

Make-Ahead Chocolate Mug Cake Mix Recipe

Preparation time: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 2 tsp powdered milk

Directions:

1. In a bowl mix the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and powdered milk.
2. Transfer the mixture to a small ziplock bag.
3. Print the recipe tag on card stock and cut out.
4. Attach the tag to the bag.

To make the mug cake:

1. In a microwave-safe mug place the mixture, 3 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of oil or melted butter and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract and whisk to combine.
2. Microwave on high for 75-90 seconds or until just firm to touch and toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
3. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate sauce and serve.