Description

This single-serve peppermint hot chocolate mug cake is a quick and cozy winter dessert that combines rich cocoa, refreshing peppermint, and gooey marshmallows in one warm mug. Ready in minutes with minimal cleanup, it’s perfect for a comforting treat on chilly nights.

Ingredients

Scale

4 tbsp all-purpose flour

2 tbsp granulated sugar

2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder

1/4 tsp baking powder

pinch of salt

3 tbsp milk

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/4 tsp peppermint extract

1–2 tbsp mini marshmallows

optional 1 tbsp chocolate chips or crushed peppermint

Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe mug whisk flour cocoa powder baking powder sugar and salt until combined.

2. Add milk oil and peppermint extract and stir until smooth.

3. Fold in mini marshmallows and any optional mix-ins until evenly distributed.

4. Microwave on high for 60 seconds then check doneness and add 10 second bursts if needed until set.

5. Let the mug cake rest for one minute before serving to allow it to finish cooking and cool slightly.

6. Top with extra marshmallows whipped cream or crushed peppermint as desired and enjoy.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Category: dessert
Method: microwave
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug
Calories: 350
Sugar: 30
Sodium: 200
Fat: 15
Saturated Fat: 5
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 50
Fiber: 3
Protein: 5
Cholesterol: 15

Keywords: peppermint hot chocolate mug cake, easy hot chocolate mug cake, hot chocolate mug cake, marshmallow mug cake, microwave mug cake, winter mug cake