Variations

This Hot chocolate mug cake makes the perfect treat but here are some variations that you may like to try: Oven Bake If you prefer, you can bake this hot chocolate cake in the oven for 10 - 12 minutes instead (check it is done by inserting a toothpick into the centre - it should come out clean).  Nuts Stir in a tablespoon of Nuts for added crunch. Peanut Butter/Almond Butter/Pistachio Butter/Tahini  If you want to add some Nut Butter, skip the Oil and stir in Nut Butter in it’s place.   Nutella Mug Cake Add Nutella instead of Oil. I like to add half of the batter to the mug, then add the Nutella to the middle before topping with the rest of the batter. Then I like to serve it with an additional drizzle of Nutella on top.  Biscoff Mug Cake Add Biscoff instead of Oil. I like to add it into the middle and serve with an additional drizzle. Marshmallows Serve with gooey Marshmallows or top with mini marshmallows. Mint Chocolate Stir in 1/4 tsp of Mint Essence for a Minty flavour. Citrus Flavours Add the zest of 1/2 a Lemon, 1/2 a Lime or 1/2 an Orange for a Chocolate Orange Cake. Sugar You can use half the amount of Sugar if you prefer to make it slightly healthier. Coffee  Stir in Instant Coffee Granules. This will enhance the flavour of the chocolate as well adding Coffee flavour. Chai or Pumpkin Spices Stir in 1/4 tsp of Chai Spices or Pumpkin Spices for a warming taste and aroma.

Serving Suggestions 

This cake can be served plain or with any of your favorite toppings but you can also serve it with: Cream A squirt of whipped Cream Chocolate A drizzle of melted Chocolate, Chocolate Syrup, Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Sauce, hot fudge sauce or a drizzle of Nutella. Ice Cream A scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream or Chocolate Ice Cream Fruit Strawberries, Bananas or any fruit you like Frosting Ready made frosting/Icing  A Cuppa Or simply serve it with a cup of Hot chocolate, Tea or Coffee

Top Tips and FAQs

Cooking Time Different Microwaves have different cooking times as it depends on the wattage of the microwave. Start with 45 seconds cooking time. Let it stand for a minute and if it hasn’t set, cook in 10 second intervals till it is done. Mug Use a microwave safe mug. The cake will rise so it needs to be large enough to allow for that. Also make sure that there is no metal on the mug!  Mixing Don't be tempted to over mix the cake ingredients. You need to mix just enough to combine.

Can it be made ahead?

This cake is best eaten a minute after it is cooked. 

Make Ahead Instructions

However if you do want to make it ahead, you can make the batter before hand and keep it in the fridge for up to 48 hours.