Ah, chocolate! Guilty pleasure? Favorite endorphin rush? Secret addiction? Or is it the choice lover's gift?Chocolate is many different things to all different people.
Chocolate is Always Cherished
Regardless of how people view it, chocolate is cherished by nearly everybody (with the exception of the few people who have allergy issues). From candies, to cookies, to hot cocoa and cakes, chocolate is a staple for those who crave something sweet and indulgent. A box of assorted chocolates is also one of the top gift items for the February holiday Valentine's Day.
Those who adore chocolate should check out this clever and simple recipe. It makes a lovely little individual cake, and cooks up quickly--right inside a microwave oven.
Make this Chocolate Treat for Valentines Day....or Any Day
Anyone who wants to give his or her sweetheart a little something special and chocolate-y for the holiday can prepare this recipe (passed along by Vickie A in NYC) in a heart-themed mug...such as this tulip and hearts one sold by specialty home goods retailer Crate and Barrel.
Because everything mixes in the one mug, and then cooks in it too, this is likely to be the simplest cake recipe ever made. Chocolate cake in a mug even bakes in a microwave oven, making it all the more fast fun and easy. In truth, the individual size cake cooks in a microwave, as such ovens do not really bake.
Just a few Basic Ingredients are Required for the Mug Cake
- 4 tablespoons of regular white flour
- 4 tablespoons of sugar
- 2 tablespoons of powdered cocoa mix
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons of milk (whole milk works best)
- 3 tablespoons of corn or other vegetable oil
- a dash of cinnamon
Next, Mix and "Bake" the Cake in a Microwave
- Measure all above ingredients into the mug (be sure to choose a mug that is microwave safe.)
- Stir well (about 75 strokes) with a fork, until all ingredients are well blended, and the mixture looks like cake batter.
- Remove fork and place the filled mug inside a microwave oven.
- Set oven timer for 4 minutes 15 seconds, and then microwave at full power.
- Let mug cake cool inside oven for at least 1 minute after stopping, then remove and enjoy this rich, sweet, mini chocolate cake
Go Make the Chocolate Cake in a Mug Now
Chocolate is probably one of the world's oldest treats and is loved by nearly everyone. It is also a treasured gift for birthdays and other special days, like the Valentine's Day holiday. So why not make this super easy individual chocolate cake today? It is a great treat to indulge oneself or share with a loved one. Best of all, It mixes, cooks, and serves up beautifully in a mug.
Jeri Dayle-Rabinowitz - Jeri Dayle is a writer mom, or should I say a mom writer? I worked in advertising both full and part-time while raising my family, jobs ...
