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Christmas Mug Cake Recipe with whipped cream and candy canes

How to Make a Christmas Mug Cake Recipe in 2 Minutes of Holiday Magic

This quick Christmas Mug Cake Recipe combines chocolate, vanilla, and peppermint into a festive dessert ready in just two minutes.

  • Total Time: 2 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x

Ingredients

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3 tbsp flour (regular, whole wheat, or gluten-free)

1 tbsp cocoa powder

2 tbsp sugar (white, coconut, or erythritol)

1 ½ tbsp melted butter or oil

3 tbsp milk (any kind)

½ tsp baking powder

¼ tsp vanilla extract

1 small candy cane, crushed

Optional: drop of pure peppermint oil

Instructions

1. Mix flour, cocoa, baking powder, and sugar in a mug.

2. Add crushed candy cane and stir.

3. Pour in butter, milk, vanilla, and peppermint oil.

4. Mix until smooth.

5. Microwave on high for 1 minute; check doneness.

6. If needed, microwave for 15 seconds more.

7. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

Notes

Make it vegan: use coconut oil and almond milk.

For gluten-free: use a gluten-free flour blend.

Serve with hot cocoa or peppermint latte.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 1 minute
  • Cook Time: 1 minute
  • Category: Holiday Mug Cakes
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mug
  • Calories: 310
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg