What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Talking Points: Dark Chocolate Mug Cake! The first thing I want to tell you about this recipe is coconut flour can make a cake drier than all-purpose flour. True, it does make it a gluten-free alternative AND an excuse to add a scoop of ice cream, which I did. I would call the texture very dense, but my husband was painfully honest and used the word “dry”. I believe adding an extra egg white might alleviate that problem, but who knows? Perhaps you’ll try it and get back to me. The gist of the story is, when you’re really craving something sweet and don’t want to put a lot of time into it, this is a “piece of cake”. Two minutes in the microwave and you’ve got it. Just add fresh strawberries, sliced almonds, and a wicked scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. You can blame me.
DARK CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE
Ingredients:
1/4 cup coconut flour
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 large egg, room temperature
Powdered sugar, for sprinkling
Fresh strawberries, for garnish
Sliced almonds, for garnish
Instructions:
Rub the inside of a microwave-safe coffee mug with butter. Set aside. In a bowl, combine coconut flour, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, and a large egg. Mix well. Pour the batter into the prepared mug. Microwave on High for 1-2 minutes. Carefully remove the mug and let cool for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Add fresh strawberries and sliced almonds, for garnish.
Hmmm – I am thinking of printing this for when we need something chocolate and delicous. Do you think you can substitute in regular flour?
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Yes, definitely. 😍
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Good to know. I’ll print it and come to the rescue the next time my wife wants dessert and there’s not much in the house. Thank you.
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Sounds great. As I mentioned, ice cream is a nice companion in case it turns out a little dry. lol 😋💕
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Hmmm. We don’t have that but there’s always chocolate sauce.
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Great idea. (Or whipped cream. My husband ALWAYS has a can of real whipped on hand. lol) 🤣
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My daughter keeps trying to perfect a mug cake- we have had them explode quite a bit- or taste gummy…. I’ll show her your post!
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Thank you.
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I’m sure you have to find the right size mug as well. Makes a difference. 🍃🌸
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A super easy desert for when we’re craving for sweet but we’re not in the mood to bake 😉
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Exactly. 😍💕
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Great. A use for coconut flour.
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That’s what I thought. 😜
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Just might be pudding tonight.. 😉
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Yay! 👏
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When in doubt, add ice cream. If only all of life’s problems were that simple, right?
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(Sigh) …if only. 🤔
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Thats the way to get some chocolate fix quick! This will be my snack later on
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Reward yourself. 👏
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Yum. With a nice scoop of vanilla ice cream on the deck. Ahhhh.
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Fruit is nice, too. 🍃🍓
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Yes!
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dear Gail…thanks visiting my photo blog…looks delicious – a good midweek from europe!
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Always. 🌟✨💫
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This sounds delicious!!!
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Chocolate is my friend. 💜
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I have always wanted to make one of these but have never tried it. Maybe this recipe will get me started.
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Mug cakes can be addictive; they’re that easy to make. 😋🌿
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I’ve been scouring the internet for a good cake mug recipe! Thank you!
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I’m so glad you found me. 🍃🍓 Enjoy, and add a scoop of ice cream for me. 😍🍨
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This looks delicious 😋
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Chocolate is my friend. 😍🍃
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