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    Caramel Fudge Mug Cake

    Posted: Feb 26, 2021 · Updated: May 24, 2024 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Caramel Fudge Mug Cake - A moist, fudgy chocolate cake filled with caramel, made in the microwave in 90 seconds!

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    Sometimes I get a craving for something sweet and chocolatey but I don’t feel like taking the time to fire up the oven to bake anything, and the cookies in the cupboard just won't do.

    This amazing Caramel Fudge Mug Cake is a perfect late night sweet tooth fix or a delicious after dinner dessert that will be a favorite for the whole family!

    HOW TO MAKE CARAMEL FUDGE MUG CAKE

    To make this simple and delicious mug cake, you'll need:

    • Flour
    • Baking powder
    • Sugar
    • Butter
    • Milk
    • Vanilla extract
    • Salt
    • Unsweetened cocoa powder
    • Chocolate chips
    • Caramel candies

    When you have your ingredients together, grab a bowl and a mug and let's get going! Make sure you use a mug that's at least 12 ounces!

    Begin by mixing the flour, baking powder, sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, salt and cocoa powder in a bowl.

    ingredients for a mug cake

    Pour half of the batter into a greased mug.

    mug filled half full with chocolate cake batter


    Sprinkle one tablespoon of chocolate chips on top of the batter.

    tablespoon filled with chocolate chips

    Pour the remaining batter into the mug and push the caramel candies into the center of the batter.

    Placing a piece of caramel candy in a chocolate mug cake

    Place the mug into the microwave and cook on high for 90 seconds. If the cake is still a little gooey, cook in 10-second intervals until cooked through.

    Don't you just want to dig right in?

    chocolate cake in a mug

    Go ahead and top the mug cake with some vanilla ice cream if you really want a decadent treat!

    chocolate mug cake with scoop of vanilla ice cream on top

    Annnnd. . .add some caramel topping if you're really feeling it. 

    caramel and vanilla ice cream on top of chocolate mug cake

    HOW TO STORE LEFTOVER MUG CAKE

    If you have leftover caramel fudge mug cake (does this really happen?), you can either wrap the top of your mug with saran wrap and then place it in the fridge or you can take the leftover cake out of the mug and place it in an airtight container to place in the fridge.

    You can keep it in the fridge for 2 to 3 days.

    a spoonful of chocolate mug cake

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    caramel and vanilla ice cream on top of chocolate mug cake

    Caramel Fudge Mug Cake

    A moist, fudgy chocolate cake filled with caramel, made in the microwave in 90 seconds!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 2 minutes mins
    Servings: 1 serving
    Calories: 475kcal
    Author: Sara
    adjust servings: 1 serving

    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking powder
    • 3 tablespoons sugar
    • 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
    • 5 tablespoons milk
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pinch of salt
    • 1 heaping tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
    • 4 unwrapped caramel candies

    Instructions

    • Mix flour, baking powder, sugar, butter, milk, vanilla, salt and cocoa powder in a bowl.
    • Pour half of batter into greased mug (I used a 12-ounce mug).
    • Top with 1 tablespoon chocolate chips.
    • Pour remaining batter into mug.
    • Push caramels into the center of the batter.
    • Microwave on high for 90 seconds.
    • If it's still a little gooey, cook in 10-second intervals until cooked through.

    Notes

    • If your cake is still a bit gooey, keep cooking in 10 second intervals until cooked. 
    • Pair with a side of ice cream or top with caramel sauce or whipped cream. 
    • To store, place in the fridge for up to three days. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 332mg | Potassium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Calcium: 229mg | Iron: 2mg
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