Have you ever made a cake recipe for greater than 12 servings and in a while regretted that as a result of it made an excessive amount of? I admit that I try this on a regular basis and might barely eat the entire total factor. Enter mug desserts. A cake particularly made for 1 individual solely and I’m in love. From now on, my aim will probably be to make candy treats for only one or 2 servings.
Looking for low calorie dessert choices? Try out No Bake Peanut Butter Cookies, No Bake Peanut Butter Pie, or Peanut Butter and Jelly Rice Krispie Treats.
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Why You Will Like this Recipe
It’s type of messy when you add the chocolate syrup and whipped topping on it however it’s so dang good! I am unable to cease to eat these!
While researching concepts for low level mug desserts, I noticed many deceptive recipes that said they have been zero factors however had self-rising flour in them. Maybe near zero, however not zero. My chocolate mug cake recipe is barely 6 factors for 1 serving, with no different temptations left behind.
This cake is moist, and finest served heat proper out of the microwave or air fryer! I garnished my chocolate cake with just a little Whipped Topping, a drizzle of extra chocolate syrup, and strawberries.
Ingredients wanted for Mug Cake
- Self-rising flour – is a kind of flour that already comprises baking powder and salt, that are important substances in lots of baked items.
- Cocoa powder – Is a product of cocoa beans which have been roasted, fermented, and processed to take away the fats, abandoning a dry and bitter powder. I like Hershey’s Cocoa Powder
- Pinch of salt
- Sugar – Or common granulated sugar, I don’t use sugar substitutes in any of my recipes but when you realize the conversions be happy to take action
- Lite Hershey’s Syrup – This has decrease energy and fewer sugar than common Hershey’s syrup
- Egg white or egg
- Extra Toppings: Sliced Strawberries, Whipped Topping like Cool Whip, Lite Chocolate Syrup
- See the recipe card beneath for a full checklist of substances and measurements.
What different dish can I exploit as an alternative of a mug?
I used a ramekin to make my mug cake in. I do know, it is referred to as a mug cake, however any microwave-safe dish will do. Just be sure that it says that on the underside of the dish.
How to Make Chocolate Mug Cake
Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, and a tiny pinch of salt till nicely mixed. (This can be blended immediately into a big mug). Add egg white and syrup and blend into the dry combination.
Step 2: Grease a tall, giant mug or any microwave-safe dish, and pour on this combination, scraping out with a spatula.
Recipe Tip: You can combine all of the substances collectively within the dish that you simply plan on utilizing to bake it in.
Step 3: Place within the microwave on High for 1 to 2 min. Or set the dish within the air fryer basket. Air fry at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Check the cake to see whether it is achieved after 1 minute. If not, proceed cooking for 1 minute longer.
Can I make a mug cake within the air fryer?
Yes you can also make a mug cake within the air fryer. Set the temperature to 350 and place the ramekin with the mug cake combine in it already. Air Fry for 10 to 12 minutes or till a tooth choose comes out clear.
What are you able to add to a mug cake?
Mug desserts are a fast and simple deal with, good for satisfying a candy tooth. While the essential recipe solely requires just a few substances, there are many methods to customise your mug cake to fit your style buds. Here are some concepts for what you possibly can add to a mug cake:
- Adding a handful of chocolate chips to your mug cake batter will give it a wealthy, chocolatey taste and a gooey texture.
- Fresh or frozen fruit like berries, sliced bananas, or diced apples can add a burst of taste and moisture to your mug cake.
- Nut butter: Swirling a spoonful of peanut butter, almond butter, or Nutella into your mug cake batter will give it a nutty richness and a creamy texture.
- Adding a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom to your mug cake batter can add heat and depth of taste.
- Adding a drop or two of vanilla or almond extract to your mug cake batter can improve its taste and aroma.
- Pumpkin puree or unsweetened applesauce are good substitutes for oils.
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Weight Watchers Chocolate Mug Cake
Prep Time: 1 min
Cook Time: 1 min
Total Time: 2 min
Yield: 1
Category: Easy
Method: Microwave
Cuisine: American
Description
This cake is moist, and finest served heat proper out of the microwave! I garnished my chocolate cake with just a little Whipped Topping, a drizzle of extra chocolate syrup, and strawberries.
1.5 tablespoon self-rising flour
1 tablespoon Cocoa powder
Pinch of salt
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons Lite Hershey’s Syrup
1 egg white
Toppings:
Sliced Strawberries
Whipped Topping
Lite Chocolate Syrup
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, cocoa, tiny pinch of salt, and sugar till nicely mixed. (This can be blended immediately into a big mug).
- Add egg white and syrup and blend into dry combination.
- Grease a tall giant mug or any microwave protected dish, and pour on this combination, scraping out with a spatula.
- Place within the microwave on High for 1 to 2 min. Check the cake to see whether it is achieved after 1 minute. If not, proceed cooking for 1 minute longer.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries, whipped topping, or extra syrup. (elective)
- Serving dimension: 1 cake
Notes
my WW: blue 6; inexperienced 6; purple 6(1 cake)
My WW Personal Points: 8 Click right here to see in recipe builder (must log in)
Nutrition
- Calories: 271
- Sugar: 41g
- Sodium: 342mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 7g