5 Minute Chocolate Fudge S’mores Mug Cake.
Just sharing a s’mores mug cake today. That can be made in 5 minutes.
You know… NO BIG DEAL.
Since you’re asking, yes… I have always thought the whole “cake in a mug in a microwave” thing was sort of skeevy. Well, until I was feeling superbly lazy last week and housing a mad chocolate craving. Like, really mad. So I gave it a try.
And another.
Annnnnd maybe another. Oops.
And another?
Then I thought… is there anything in the world that I’m more obsessed with than s’mores? Umm nope. There isn’t. But just so you know, I’m also allowed to say that about guacamole, Ryan Gosling and chocolate peanut butter. So stop looking at me that way.
In minutes, with a few tweaks and twists and makeshift graham crusts and marshmallow middles, I had a s’mores mug.
And it was just SO… FUDGEY.
Sidebar: for years as a quick treat, I’ve melted butter in a bowl, added graham cracker crumbs, thrown on some chocolate chips and marshmallows then stuffed it in the microwave for 10 seconds. Then I usually burn the roof of my mouth because I’m so impatient and inhale it anyway.
And you know what?
This is like, A BILLION TIMES BETTER.
Sorry for the shouting, but it’s necessary. !!!
This is a much more practical, easier, quicker version of my smore’s cake in a jar, with marshmallows stuffed in the center and even a few healthier adjustments.
I want to marry this mug. Don’t judge me.
And if you love someone (like yourself), this would be an outstanding choice for a fast Valentine’s Day dessert. So… love yourself. PUHlease.
5 Minute Chocolate Fudge S’mores Mug Cake
[adapted from food network]
makes 1 serving, can easily be doubled
2-3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (mine was dark cocoa, hence the dark color)
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
pinch of salt
1 1/2 ounces milk chocolate (chopped or morsels)
marshmallow fluff, cream or actual marshmallows
Combine 3 tablespoons butter and 1 ounce of chocolate in a small bowl, then melt in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. Set aside. In another bowl, combine remaining melted butter with 2-3 tablespoons of graham cracker crumbs and stir until moistened. Press graham crumbs into the bottom of your mug.
In a bowl. whisk egg, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add in flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa, stir until a thick batter forms. Stream in melted butter and chocolate, mixing to combine. Fold in remaining chocolate chips. Add half of the mixture on top of the graham crust, then throw on a scoop of marshmallow fluff/cream or a few marshmallows. Add remaining batter on top, then pop in the microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds to almost 2 minutes. Remove and top with additional marshmallow if desired. You can pop it back in the microwave for 5-10 seconds to make them melty, or pop them directly under the broiler for about 10 seconds to toast if desired. You can also use a kitchen torch if you have one. Sprinkle with graham crumbs!
Notes: If you don’t have whole wheat pastry flour, you can use all-purpose. I would not recommend using regular whole wheat. Additionally, I have made this by substituting coconut butter for the full amount of butter. It was just as delicious, albeit slightly drier. You cannot taste coconut at all. Finally, take into account the power of your microwave. Mine has a mind of it’s own and is insanely powerful, so I cooked this on 80% power. Judge accordingly and add/subtract a few minutes of cooking if you know your’s is wonky too. Unfortunately it may take 1-2 trial runs to get the right consistency because all microwaves are different, but I promise it’s worth it!
And that’s Friday for you.
394 Comments on “5 Minute Chocolate Fudge S’mores Mug Cake.”
Fudgey, made in 5 minutes, and in the microwave….that’s my kind of dessert.
I’ve said it once but I’ll say it again, every single time I think you can’t torture and tempt me any more, you manage to top yourself. I mean, the fact that this only takes 5 minutes to cook alone had me sold :)
My husband was sitting right next to me as I drooled over this and said “that looks really good”. Man approved.
I was skeptical about microwave “cakes” until I tried one and holy batman they are a dangerous creature.
That toasted marshmallow is making me crave summer with it’s campfires & ooeygooey-mess-everywhere-but-no-one-cares s’mores. Mmmmmmmmm
Uhoh I have all of these ingredients.. this could happen and it could be dangerous. Dangerously delicious that is!! This looks fantastic!
I LOVE s’mores! Looks like extra running for me this weekend :)
O.M.G I want a microwave just so I can make this. Right, what food blogger doesn’t have a microwave?! yup, that would be me.
Oh my gosh…you are right, what a perfect Valentine’s dessert! Do you buy the graham cracker crumbs already crumbled, or do you do it yourself? I’m kind of lazy ;)
I buy them as crumbs. :)
OMG Jessica! LOOOOOVVVVEEE these!
I think this is like a revelation to all of us food bloggers!
I absolutely love S’mores as well! I can’t think of a better combo than graham crackers, chocolate and marshmallows. Gotta try this!
S’mores in the microwave? You might have just revolutionized this camping treat. I am going to have to give this a try! :)
looks sooooo goooooodddddddddddd. I am making your s’mores pie for valentines day! can’t wait!
I have special pink marshmallows I bought the girls for Valentine’s Day. Guess what their afterschool snack is going to be… They say thank you in advance.
Oh good lord, this looks amazing Jessica!
Dangerous!
I knew I always liked you!
I’m in love with anything made in a mug. The fact that it’s dessert is just the cherry on the cake!
I once tried a microwave chocolate cake recipe that did not turn out and completely turned me off of the idea of microwave cakes altogether. Which was really sad, because it seemed so convenient! But this looks super amazing and your method is a bit different, so I will give it a try and pray for a microwave cake miracle! Thanks and happy Friday!
What a great way to start using up my gingerbread graham crackers! Fun, fun, yum, yum. Mmmmm thanks.
Did you read my mind? I legitimately had every intention of making a mug cake for dessert tonight. A+ recipe decision.
Thank you.
Oh. My. Word. I’ve been Pinning mug cakes for all too long, and I think this one has finally pushed me to actually make a mug cake. Love it. Thanks.
Excellent use of the word skeevy, bravo.
P.S. I’m gonna love myself with some of this, right now.
i love you and i hate you. how is that even possible??
Oh dear god. What have you done? You just unleashed a monster how am i suppose to stay in my size 2 jeans now?
I cant wait to try this chocolate goodness out, thank you for sharing the recipe. If i end up on one of TLC’s morbidly obese people shows, i’ll give you a shout out.
Have a Happy Valentines Days! <3
Hormones are calling! Making this TONIGHT!
Dang it, I think you may have just made me think twice about what I am making for Valentine’s Day dessert. This looks so good! I have yet to try the mug cake concept, but this looks like the perfect way to start!
the five year old in our house peeked over my shoulder at the pictures and asked why I can’t cook like that :) Let me know where you want me to ship him!!
Oh wow, that looks amazing! Even better that it is so quick to whip up (those chocolate cravings strike HARD and FAST!)
this looks divine.
i love 5 minute desserts. :-)
you’re my hero… i NEED that cake after the week I’ve had!! ;)
& 5 Minutes?!! you better believe I’ll be eating this tonight!
this looks and sounds absolutely delicious. I’ve made cake in a mug a few times but our microwave broke ages ago and we haven’t bought a new one yet so there’s no super fast smore mug cake for me :( I will save the recipe though, looks yummy
So making this tonight. Can.Not.Wait!
Fast + easy + delicious = Awesome!
All that chocolate goodness looks super yummy, but I adore the actual mug. Will you please share the pattern or brand? Much obliged :)
5 minutes to a cup of chocolate heaven. You can throw down dessert. No doubt. Really good stuff!
I stumbled on something that made me think of you: http://www.vosgeschocolate.com/category/all_bacon_chocolate
Bacon and chocolate are not a foreign concept to me, but Vosges seems to have upped the ante so I got a little excited.
This is what love is all about, and I love you! xo
Mmmm. You should have made these in clear mugs so we could see the amazing delicious layers :)
This needs to be in my mouth.
I made this tonight and it wasn’t good at all. And by not good, I mean SUPER SUPER good. Thanks!
I just bought all the ingredients for s’mores today because I started craving them last night for some reason. This sounds exactly like what I want. :D
So here I sit, desperate for anything yummy, but stuck in the house with a sleeping child. And what do I stumble upon? It is like a light shined down on my iPad! I almost broke my leg from tripping over the dogs to get to the kitchen. Bless you for providing me with the opportunity to literally increase my waist size in peace and quiet while watching Jersey Shore. Yes Virginia, there is a Santa Clause!
This looks like a very dangerous dessert!
Oh my, this sounds amazing. I love your writing style… I actually read everything instead of just browsing through the pictures. Thank you for sharing!
I’m dying over here. Pretty sure I’ll be trying this!
Fudge cake Fridays?! Good call.
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Looks gorgeous!