Chocolate Cake In A Mug

[DMarie]

I stumbled across a recipe for a chocolate cake in a mug some time ago. I thought it was on this forum. Many variations for the recipe were given. I lost the recipe. :-( I have tried googling it - and have tried another recipe I found - but it isn't the same. The one I tried previously didn't use egg, if I remember correctly (and maybe I am remembering incorrectly). I really liked it - and so did my non-gluten-free co-worker! The one I just tried called for 1 egg - and while the taste was okay - the texture was kind of rubbery. I have posted the recipe with egg since I mention it - but am hoping to find another variation. I am thinking maybe I should just start experimenting and try it without egg or other variations - but was hoping someone said - here you go...I have it!

Thanks,

Dawn

Gluten Free Chocolate Cake in a Mug

2 tbs rice flour

2 tbs tapioca flour

1/4 tsp xanthan gum

3-4 Tbsp sugar (depending on how sweet you like it)

2 Tbsp cocoa powder

1 egg

3 Tbsp milk

3 Tbso oil

3 Tbsp chocolate chips

1/4 tsp vanilla

1. Add the dry ingredients to the mug and mix well.

2. Add the egg to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly

3. Add the milk, vanilla and oil - mix well.

4. Add the chocolate chips and stir.

5. Cook on high for 3 minutes in a 1000 watt microwave

The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed!

6. Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.

7. EAT! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous).

[purple]

Here is the eggless recipe:

Brownie in a Mug

2 T. white rice flour

2 T. potato or corn starch

1/8 tsp. xanthan gum

2 T. baking cocoa

3 T. white sugar

1 1/2 T. veg. oil

2 T. water

1 T. chocolate chips (if not using add a bit more sugar)

Put dry ingredients in a mug and stir.

Add wet ingredients and stir well.

Stir in chocolate chips.

Microwave 1 minute.

Stir and eat.

Variation: top with some marshmallows or ice cream.

[jerseyangel]

That brownie in a mug is delicious! My non gluten-free husband asks me to make it

[DMarie]

Thank you, thank you, thank you Purple!!!! I distinctly remembered not using egg - and my little cake previously didn't have the eggy/spongy texture the recipe with egg has. I also felt pretty sure I used water and not milk as well.

[Jenny (AZ via TX)]

What kind of cocoa do you use? Is it unsweetened? Would you please list a brand? Thanks.

[DMarie]

Hi Jenny,

I just use Hershey's Cocoa (natural unsweetened).

BTW, I live in Texas as well!

Dawn

[jerseyangel]

Hee! I live in Texas, too. I use Nestle's Cocoa

[purple]

I use Saco.

[Jenny (AZ via TX)]

jerseyangel and DMarie - Unfortunately, I don't live in Texas anymore , but I do get to visit quite a bit - lots of family there. I would love to move back to either Dallas or Austin.

Thanks for the brand names and you too Purple. I had never heard of Saco. I'm scared that once I make this, I will become addicted to it! But, I have to try it, right?

[lpellegr]

Would this work in an EZ-Bake Oven? Is it the right amount of batter?