This mix can be kept for months stored in a container with a tight-fitting lid. I mix up a double batch of the dry mix and keep it in the pantry so that we can make warm mug cakes after a round of shoveling snow, before we start movie night, or just because we’re in the mood for something warm and chocolatey.
I like to use buttermilk in this (and most) of my baking recipes. I always keep it on hand and I like the flavor that it adds to recipes. If you don’t have buttermilk on hand, you can add milk or your favorite milk substitute. In a pinch, you can also add water.
For a cake with a molten, fudgy consistency, use 6 teaspoons (2 tablespoons) of buttermilk for the cake batter. If you prefer a more traditional cake-like consistency, use 5 teaspoons (1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons) of buttermilk.
Author: Jennifer from 1840 Farm
Ingredients
For the Dry Mug Cake Mix:
½cupsugar
¼cupAll-purpose flour
¼cupcornstarch
½cupunsweetened cocoa powder
⅛teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonbaking powder
½teaspoonbaking soda
For One Microwave Mug Cake:
3Tablespoonsmug cake mix
1Tablespoonbaking chips
5 - 6teaspoons buttermilk *see note above
Instructions
To Make the Dry Mug Cake Mix:
Add all of the dry ingredients to your large storage container or mixing bowl. Stir to combine them. Store the dry mix in a container with a tight fitting lid until needed.
To Bake a Mug Cake:
Select a microwave safe mug that holds at least 8 ounces. In that mug, combine 3 tablespoons of the mug cake mix, 1 tablespoon of your favorite baking chips, and the buttermilk (see note above). Stir the ingredients until they are well combined, approximately 30 seconds. The batter will be quite thick.
Transfer the mug to the microwave. Microwave the mug cake on high for 40 seconds. The cake will rise and expand. Each microwave is slightly different, so feel free to adjust your cooking time to match your microwave.
Remove the mug from the microwave. Take care as the mug and contents will be hot. Allow the mug cake to cool at room temperature for a minute or two before topping with whipped cream, powdered sugar, vanilla ice cream, or your favorite frosting or cake topping.