grand marnier molten chocolate mug cake
Who loves chocolate? Mug cake recipes are floating around on the internet like mad, but I was reminded that I wanted to try this little dish of decadence when I saw THIS POST by my friend Ann at Sumptuous Spoonfuls. She adds red wine to hers, which I just love…and it got me thinking about all the different ways you could dress this mug cake up! What a pretty conclusion to a fancy dinner party or tea event! I was afraid to microwave my fine china, so I headed to the nearest thrift store in search of a pretty, microwave-safe mug. I LOVE desserts served in teacups, but I don’t think microwaving fine china is a good idea. I found the mug pictured above. There was only one on the shelf. Kismet 🙂
Mug cake is oh-so-moist, chocolaty and delicious! So pleased I discovered this easy dessert!
In a medium-large, microwave-safe mug, combine:
4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 Tablespoons sugar
3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
pinch salt
Mix well…and then add:
3 Tablespoons whole milk
3 Tablespoons melted butter
1 slightly beaten egg
3 Tablespoons semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons Grand Marnier (orange liqueur)
Microwave on high for one minute and 30 seconds. The cake should be cooked but very moist. Garnish with more chocolate chips, orange zest and a dollop of real whipped cream!
variations:
add 2 teaspoons chambord and garnish with raspberries!
add 2 teaspoons creme de menthe and garnish with mint leaves and chopped up Ande’s mints
add 2 teaspoons banana or coconut liqueur and garnish with toasted coconut and a little umbrella
add 2 teaspoons Bailey’s irish cream…
add 2 teaspoons Kahlua…
the possibilities are endless!
ENJOY!
~Melissa
WOW! Fresh gourmet chocolate cake in one-and-a-half minutes. These are so amazing- you MUST try them. YUM!
Thanks Hubby 🙂 Glad you like them! xoxoxo
You dress up a mug cake so beautifully Melissa! I’m so excited you were inspired by my red wine chocolate mug cake.
Thanks for the inspiration sweet Ann! 🙂 xoxo
you both inspire me and this recipe is one I know I’m going to love making over and over…thank you both
Beverley xoxo
aw! thanks Beverley! enjoy 🙂
Hi Melissa, the mug cake looks so yummy and I will try to replicate it. May I know the capacity of the mug (300ml or larger)? How can I adjust the sugar content for a pre-diabetic to enjoy? Thanks.
I’m not sure about adjusting the sugar content for diabetics… but I use big, 10 oz mugs for this dessert 🙂
I’ve used the Splenda for baking for some muffins I made. It tasted really good without any artificiality. Perhaps that would be possible for you. You use half the amount of Splenda for the sugar.
thanks for the tip, Ruth! 🙂
I had seen the mugs-o-dessert…hadn’t tried any yet…but with Grand Marnier involved, how can I not?? 😉
And I LOVE all the additional ideas for variations- I see lots of experimentation in my future! 🙂
Hi Joy! so pleased you like my recipe! yes, the possibilities really are endless as far as variations on this little mug cake go! have fun experimenting! 🙂
I was searching everywhere for something quick and easy to take care of my chocolate craving….and here it is! This is soooo good, and so easy!! I can whip this up while making my coffee in the morning and sit down to enjoy both at the same time!
Thank you so much for sharing this!! It’s nice to make a treat for myself once in awhile, instead of just for the kids. 🙂
Perhaps some Kahlua in the mug cake, perhaps not for breakfast though. Some amaretto. The possibilities are so good to think about
YUM! Kahlua is a great idea. 🙂
Thanks, Chantelle! Enjoy 🙂
Chocolate Cherry Crave Liquor would be yummy too
Hi Ann! you little genius! that’s an awesome idea! thanks 🙂 xoxo
Gonna give it a try tomorrow……was out of calories for today…..LOL
Cre de menthe would be good too for all those chocolate mint lovers!
yummy! you are just full of awesome ideas! let me know how your renditions go 😉 xo
Will let you know for sure!,,,,
yay! enjoy 🙂
Do you have a non-booze recipe subsitute?
Hi Dina, you could use a couple drops of vanilla (or other flavor) extract. 🙂
or mix extracts.. raspberry/vanilla, banana, orange… lots of options..mint extract…
exactly, Ann! the possibilities are endless 🙂
good ideas Ann. Thanks.
Thank You Melissa. That is what I was kinda thinking.
my pleasure 🙂 thanks for commenting, Dina!
What about the coffee flavorings. Hazelnut, cinnamon, irish cream, caramel, etc. These would give the flavor of some of the liquers but not the alcohol. perhaps a good idea for breakfast or an afternoon coffee treat.
wow! love these ideas! thanks, Ruth! 🙂 xo
The Crave Liquor is yummy… Did not have chocolate chips, so I chopped up a bar of Godiva dark chocolate!!! Yummy!
oohhh! very fancy! thanks for sharing, Ann! so happy you like the recipe 🙂 xo
Did the photo come through to you?
photo? um….where did you send it?
I think I attached it to a message on FB to ChinDeep…. but could be lost in cyber space….
If you tell me how, I will try again….
got it! 🙂 YAY!!!! soooo cool! I will share it. Is there a blog or page you’d like me to link to?
No link or anything… Just a quiet little cook….. who loves to look at recipes on FB…
Post away……
aw! you’re awesome, Anniepie <3 xo
Thanks…
thank you 🙂 can’t wait to try your version!
Hi Melissa!
Just dropping in to say that this has become a family favorite around here 🙂
I’ve done it with espresso instead of the GM – also delicious – or orange juice with a lot of orange zest to make a yummy orange chocolate cake when I don’t have the GM!
Thank you for this, and for all your beautiful recipes and photos that warm up my day on Facebook! 🙂 🙂
Hi Sophia!
I’m so happy to hear you and your family are enjoying my recipe 🙂 mmmm! I bet espresso is perfect in these little cakes. Thank YOU for your sweet comment. It made my day. XOXO ~M