Hila's Chocolate Mug Cake

[sonia]

As part of Dunava Balkan Choir's virtual CD release party in April 2021, singer Hila Lenz demoed this chocolate mug cake for all of us to make at home. I was astonished that it was something I could eat, and I've made it often since.

Ingredients
2 Tbs. nut butter or tahini
1 egg (or 1 medium overripe banana, reduce sugar)
2 Tbs. sugar
1 Tbs. cocoa powder (unsweetened)
Pinch salt
Rounded 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Pinch cayenne (optional)

Time
5 min total

Tools
12-16 oz mug
microwave

Methods
Add dry ingredients to mug and mix. Add egg and nut butter to mug. Stir well.
Microwave for 1 min. Cooking time may vary with size/power of microwave.

Serving
Allow to cool briefly before eating. You can add a few strawberries or raspberries on top.

Notes
I've been making it with tahini since that's what I have, and it works fine. I have an elderly microwave and the cake has a molten spot in the center even if I add 10 sec to the cooking time. Even better!

Comments

[jesse_the_k]

Wow that sounds super easy and highly delicious!

[sonia]

I recommend it! I'm entertained that it was tagged meal:breakfast. :-)

[rose_griffes]

I like this one! The chocolate and nut butter are enough to cover up that overly-eggy flavor so many mug cakes have. Also, nicely rich without being overwhelming.

[sonia]

Yay, I'm glad!