Food Gift Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake

Chocolate mug cake mix in a red mug with Christmas gift label.

5 from 6 votes

Food Gift Recipe: Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake

For the perfect food gift for loved ones, try out this easy and sweet, fudgy chocolate mug cake mix. A dusting of powdered sugar over a warm cake in a festive mug evokes the cozy charm and magic of Christmas.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 755kcal

Author: Joss Dyckson

Equipment

Ingredients

Bag 1

¼ cup flour
¼ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Bag 2

1 tablespoon powdered sugar

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Instructions

To Assemble Bag 1

Mix all ‘Bag 1’ dry ingredients in a bowl.
Place the mix in a clear bag and close with a bow.

To Assemble Bag 2

Place the powdered sugar in a small clear bag and close with a bow.

Mug Preparation

Place both bags in a mug and add a note with the following steps to make the cake:
"Pour BAG 1 (cake mix) into the mug.
Add 3 tablespoons canola oil and 3 tablespoons milk. Mix really well with a fork, making sure no dry ingredients are left on the sides of the mug.
Heat in the microwave for about 1 ½ minutes at full power (cook time will depend on your microwave).
Let cool a few minutes, sprinkle with some powdered sugar (BAG 2) and enjoy!"

Notes

If you want to take it a step further, you can add some Christmas baking sprinkles to another small bag and add it to the mug.
Because the ingredients are dry, you can store them in a cool, dry place; it should stay fresh until you or your loved ones want to make it. Check the dry ingredient expiry dates to be sure.
This mug cake isn’t just for gifting—it’s perfect for enjoying at home, just like I do with my kids.

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