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    Home » Cake » Caffè Mocha Mug Cake

    Published: Mar 13, 2016 · Modified: Jun 9, 2020 by Lisa Johnson

    Caffè Mocha Mug Cake

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    When chocolate cravings hit, this Caffè Mocha Mug Cake hits the spot | cookingwithcurls.com

    Warning...once you try this Caffè Mocha Mug Cake, you will be craving it non-stop! Have you ever made a Mug Cake before? I have seen them all over Pinterest, but I was  never really tempted. That is until last weekend when I was craving chocolate like a crazed maniac...no joke! There was absolutely no junk food anywhere in this house.....

    When chocolate cravings hit, this Caffè Mocha Mug Cake hits the spot | cookingwithcurls.com

    You may not have noticed, but I am not a big baker. I like my Cocktail Cakes on special occasions, but I don't bake just for the sake of baking. To be honest, my downfall is Ice Cream!! Nope, no ice cream in the freezer either. 🙁

    So I sat here watching Fixer Upper, and of course Joanna was eating cupcakes in just about every episode!! I definitely did not want 24 cupcakes sitting around, so I grabbed my phone and started searching. The first recipe to pop-up was from Table for Two, so that was the one that I tried. It was good, but the whole hazelnut chocolate thing in the center didn't work for me....so I tweaked the recipe and tried again, and again, and again. I probably should have made the cupcakes, I have eaten five Caffè Mocha Mug Cakes so far this week, LOL

    How to make Caffè Mocha Mug Cakes:

    Add flour, cacao, sugar, baking powder, salt, espresso powder....

    Caffè Mocha Mug Cake step 1 cookingwithcurls.com

    milk, oil, and vanilla to coffee mug {or measuring cup}.....

    Caffè Mocha Mug Cake step 2 cookingwithcurls.com

    Whisk until ingredients are thoroughly combined. Drop in the chocolate chips. Stir if you wish, or just let them bake in where they land.....

    Caffè Mocha Mug Cake step 3 cookingwithcurls.com

    Place in microwave and cook on HIGH for 75 to 85 seconds.** Cake will be done when it springs back when touched.....

    Caffè Mocha Mug Cake done cookingwithcurls.com

    Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup {if desired} and serve with a spoon.....

    Caffè Mocha Mug Cake - when you just need a small taste of chocolate | cookingwithcurls.com

    Be careful, it will be HOT!

    Notes:

    • *I tried using 1 teaspoon of espresso powder, but I couldn't taste it at all. I bumped it up to 1 Tablespoon and can still barely taste it in the background. Adjust according to your own tastes.
    • **My microwave is 1000 watts.
    • 75 seconds was very gooey, if that's what you like.
    • 80 seconds was still a bit gooey, which isn't bad. {the 1st image}
    • 85 seconds was baked through and had more like a traditional cake texture.
    • I used a 10 ounce coffee mug to make my mug cake. It puffs up while cooking, but did not overflow.

    My friend Michelle just helped me figure out the problem... I used "Instant Espresso Coffee", the kind that comes in a jar from the grocery store, not my usual Espresso Powder from King Arthur which I remember having a much stronger flavor. 🙂

    I actually prefer to mix mine in a measuring cup to guarantee that all of the flour gets thoroughly mixed in, but that could just be me. 😉

    I am really enjoying this new, fun treat and hope to create several more flavors in the future. I think something with cinnamon would be delicious. What is your favorite combination?

    Some additional espresso flavored dessert recipes:

    • Classic Tiramisu
    • Affogato
    • Caffè Mocha
    • Amaretto Tiramisu
    • Tiramisu Ice Cream
    • Chocolate Mocha Cookies

    Enjoy!!

    When chocolate cravings hit, this Caffè Mocha Mug Cake hits the spot | cookingwithcurls.com

    Caffè Mocha Mug Cake

    This gooey, chocolaty Caffè Mocha Mug Cake is the perfect quick treat whenever cravings strike!
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: coffee, espresso, mocha, cake, mug, recipe
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 1 minute
    Total Time: 6 minutes
    Servings: 1 Servings
    Calories: 622kcal
    Author: Lisa Johnson

    Ingredients

    • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cacao
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/16 teaspoon sea salt (a pinch)
    • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 Tablespoon espresso powder*
    • 5 Tablespoons milk (I used unsweetened Cashew)
    • 2 Tablespoon sunflower oil
    • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 Tablespoon chocolate chips (I used Ghirardelli Bittersweet)
    • whipped cream (optional)
    • chocolate syrup (optional)
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    Instructions

    • Add flour, cacao, sugar, baking powder, salt, espresso powder, milk, oil, and vanilla to coffee mug {or measuring cup}.
    • Whisk until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
    • Drop in the chocolate chips. Stir if you wish, or just let them bake in where they land.
    • Place in microwave and cook on HIGH for 75 to 85 seconds.** Cake will be done when it springs back when touched.
    • Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup {if desired} and serve with a spoon.
    • Careful, it will be HOT!

    Notes

    • *I tried using 1 teaspoon of espresso powder, but I couldn't taste it at all. I bumped it up to 1 Tablespoon and can still barely taste it in the background. Adjust according to your own tastes.
    • I used MEDAGLIA D'ORO Instant Espresso Coffee from the grocery store. Different brands may be much more intense!
    • **My microwave is 1000 watts. 75 seconds was very gooey, if that's what you like. 80 seconds was still a bit gooey, which isn't bad. 85 seconds was baked through and had more like a traditional cake texture.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 193mg | Potassium: 529mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 3.2mg
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    1. Charlotte says

      March 17, 2016 at 1:55 pm

      Yum yum! That looks so good! I am intrigued by this whole "cake in a mug" thing 🙂

      Reply
    2. Paola @ Do It With Heart says

      March 22, 2016 at 2:56 pm

      this looks delicious!

      Reply
    3. Shelley Harper says

      March 22, 2016 at 3:18 pm

      This looks and sounds amazing!! I've wanted to try mug cakes for a while now but just haven't got around to it -probably because this house is always full of cake...like always! lol

      Definitely going to give this a try 🙂

      Reply
    4. Ginger Wroot says

      March 23, 2016 at 9:13 am

      I've always liked mug cakes, not only for portion control, but also because eating gooey cake out of a warm mug with a spoon just fits my DNA so perfectly. Such lovely photos on your blog too. Pinned, and I'll be back for sure. Thanks!

      Reply
    5. Anna MacLennan says

      December 06, 2017 at 11:05 am

      What is the measurement for sea salt?

      Reply
      • Lisa Johnson says

        December 07, 2017 at 8:13 pm

        Sorry about that Anna, it is a pinch of salt.

        Reply

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