Hot Cocoa Mug Cake

As we begin finals week, we find ourselves stressed, tired, and with very little time on our hands. But I encourage you to put down the books for a couple minutes, swing by Varsity Morgan or Varsity Towers for ingredients, and enjoy the goodness of hot cocoa mug cake. With a few basic ingredients, a microwave, and 5 minutes of time you can make a warm and yummy dessert that is sure to, at the very least, boost your mood. Better yet, you will only get one mug and one spoon dirty in the process. Based upon the calculated cost per serving of each ingredient, hot cocoa mug cake will cost you $1.31. Good luck on finals!

Hot Cocoa Mug Cake
Yield: 1 mug cake
Total Cost: $1.31

• cooking spray
• 2 packets Swiss Miss milk chocolate hot cocoa mix
• 4 tablespoons flour
• pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon chocolate chips

Spray the inside of your favorite large mug with cooking spray. In the mug, mix together the dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients and stir.

Add chocolate chips, making sure to incorporate all ingredients by folding from the bottom up.

Place mug on plate and microwave for 3 1/2 minutes. Cake may rise over the top of the mug but don't be concerned! Remove from microwave. Allow to cool slightly before enjoying straight from mug. You may also release cake from mug onto a plate if you desire and garnish with toppings of your choosing. 

Reviews
"Odd texture. Ok taste."
"Fail."
"It tastes like a brownie sponge."