Description
These Hot Cocoa Cupcake Mugs are the perfect winter treat—moist, chocolatey cupcakes with a creamy cocoa center, topped with fluffy marshmallows. They’re easy to make, fun to eat, and ideal for cozy days!
Ingredients
Scale
For the cupcake batter:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon hot cocoa mix (for extra flavor)
For the marshmallow filling:
- 1/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon hot cocoa mix (optional, for extra flavor)
For the topping:
- 2–3 tablespoons mini marshmallows
- Whipped cream or extra hot cocoa mix (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar.
- Add the vanilla extract, milk, vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon of hot cocoa mix to the dry ingredients. Stir until fully combined into a smooth batter.
- Gently fold in the mini marshmallows, making sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Microwave the mug on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the microwave’s power. The cupcake should rise and be set in the center.
- Once the cupcake is done, add 1 tablespoon of hot cocoa mix and additional marshmallows to the center of the cake. Microwave for an additional 10-15 seconds to melt the marshmallows and cocoa.
- Remove the mug from the microwave carefully and top the cupcake with whipped cream or a sprinkle of hot cocoa mix for garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, chocolatey goodness!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the level of hot cocoa mix to make the cupcake richer in cocoa flavor.
- You can also add chocolate chips to the batter for an extra chocolaty treat.
- These are great for single servings, but you can scale the recipe up to make more mugs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg