single lady's 5 minute molten caramel mug cake
Single lady, single man, whatever the gender identity or relationship status, this mug cake is a quick-fix treat when the sweet tooth is aching for solace.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp milk of choice
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp maple syrup or honey, to taste
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- pinch kosher salt
- 2 tbsp caramel sauce, homemade or store bought
- 2 tbsp dark chocolate chunks
- vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce, to serve
Instructions
- In an 8-10 ounce microwave-safe mug, whisk together the coconut oil, egg, milk, vanilla, and maple syrup. Fold in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Mix in the chocolate chips, then drop the caramel sauce into the center of the batter.
- Microwave the mug cake for 1 minute 45 seconds to 2 minutes. The longer you "bake" the cake, the more set it will be. Serve warm topped with ice cream and caramel sauce.