Hot Cocoa Mug Cake Recipe

Start to finish in 5 minutes max – what could be more satisfying?! This delicious concoction makes a perfect late night snack, mid-afternoon munchie at the office, or after-school treat. With only 6 ingredients (not including salt), you’re likely to have everything you need in your pantry to whip this up when the chocolate cravings strike!

Try our signature Rodelle hot cocoa mug cake as a special treat and share with your friends! 

  • Easy
  • 5 mins
  • 1 servings
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Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 tablespoons Rodelle Hot Cocoa Mix (can substitute with Rodelle's Gourmet Cocoa, updates to ingredients in directions)
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch salt
  • 4 tablespoons milk
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • ¼ teaspoon Rodelle Pure Vanilla Extract

Uses
Directions
  1. Spray a mug (go larger than smaller your first time to ensure you have enough volume and your batter doesn't bake over / spill) or ramekin with cooking spray.
  2. Combine the flour, hot cocoa mix, baking powder, and salt in the mug. Whisk gently until no lumps remain. Stir in the milk, canola oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. Bake in the microwave on high for 60 seconds. Do not overcook or it will be rubbery! The cake will continue cooking for the next minute as it sets.
  4. Cool 3-5 minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, topped with berries & cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, etc.

Substituting Rodelle's Hot Cocoa Mix with Rodelle's Gourmet Cocoa

Make the following changes to the ingredients in recipe:

  • Substitute Rodelle Hot Cocoa Mix with 1 tablespoon Gourmet Cocoa (1.5 tablespoons for darker chocolate flavor).
  • Add 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • Do not add baking powder

Notes:

  • Sub Vanilla Extract for Rodelle Peppermint Extract for a delicious mint chocolate cake flavor
  • Using a bigger mug, add a scoop of peanut butter immediately after the cake comes out of the microwave

Video was prepared for Rodelle by Karlee, creator of Olive and Artisan