Description
This easy chocolate strawberry mug cake is the perfect quick treat for two, combining the rich flavors of chocolate cream cookies and cocoa powder with fresh strawberries and melted milk chocolate. Ready in just minutes, it’s a delightful single-serving dessert perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the fuss.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 6 tbsp whole milk
- 10 chocolate cream cookies (e.g., Back To Nature, Oreo)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Topping
- ½ cup chopped milk chocolate
- Vegetable oil as needed (for melting chocolate)
- 6 strawberries, roughly chopped
Instructions
- Crush the cookies: In a bowl, combine the milk and chocolate cream cookies. Use a fork to crush the cookies thoroughly until no large chunks remain, creating a smooth base for the batter.
- Mix wet ingredients: Add the vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and sugar to the crushed cookies and milk. Whisk them together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift in the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt into the wet mixture. Whisk gently until just combined to form the cake batter.
- Divide batter: Evenly distribute the batter between two microwave-safe mugs (10-12 oz size) for individual servings.
- Microwave the cakes: Cook each mug in the microwave separately for 60 to 90 seconds until the cakes have set and are cooked through but still moist.
- Melt the chocolate: While the cakes are microwaving, melt the chopped milk chocolate using a double boiler or by microwaving in 10-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Add a small amount of vegetable oil if needed to make the chocolate runny and easy to pour.
- Add toppings: Once the cakes are done, top each cake with the roughly chopped strawberries and drizzle with the melted milk chocolate for a luscious finish. They are best enjoyed warm, but you can let them cool slightly before adding toppings if preferred.
- Serve: Serve immediately and enjoy your quick and decadent chocolate strawberry mug cakes!
Notes
- Be careful not to overcook the mug cakes in the microwave, as they can become dry.
- Adjust the cooking time slightly depending on the wattage of your microwave.
- You can substitute milk chocolate with dark or white chocolate based on preference.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor contrast.
- Add a pinch of instant coffee powder to enhance the chocolate flavor if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
