How to Make Mexican Chocolate/Salted Caramel Cake in a Mug - A Step-by-Step Guide

Indulging in a rich, decadent dessert doesn't have to mean spending hours in the kitchen or making a huge mess. With this Mexican Chocolate/Salted Caramel Cake in a Mug recipe, you can satisfy your sweet tooth in just a few minutes without all the hassle. This recipe is perfect for those times when you're craving something sweet but don't want to go through the trouble of baking an entire cake.

What makes this dessert extra special is the combination of flavors. The Mexican chocolate ...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • 1 pinch ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped and halved
  • 1 pinch kosher salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 12 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 cake

  • Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, chocolate chips, baking powder, 1 pinch salt, cayenne pepper, and cinnamon in a bowl. Whisk milk, canola oil, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture. Lightly press caramels into kosher salt.
  • Pour batter into a microwave-safe mug; top with salted caramels.
  • Cook in microwave until desired consistency is reached, 75 to 100 seconds.
  • Nutrition

    633 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 191mg
    • Sodium: 665mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 88g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 65g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 209mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 449mg