Yeah, yeah. I completely forgot to post a recipe last week. No excuses here! But hopefully this will make up for my absence :)
This is my special single serving Valentine's Day recipe for everyone! Why? Because I personally don't have a Valentine to share this day with. And I know that I'm not the only one. But this needs not be a reason to despair. Here are some pros for why it's better to be alone on February 14th:
- You don't have to share your cake.
- Dinner and a movie? There's no need to argue about what to eat and watch.
- You don't have to put on a bra or change out of your PJ's to get dressed up to go out.
- Presents? All for yourself!
- You don't have to feel the pressure of planning something elaborate or romantic for your significant other.
- No one will be there to judge you while you cry over rom-coms.
- You don't have to share your cake.
I think I've made my point... In all seriousness, this really is the perfect dessert to have on this holiday. It's chocolatey and extremely rich. If you do decide to share this treat with that special someone, it's also easy, fun to prepare together, and definitely sure to impress. Nothing says "Bow-chicka-wow-wow" like moist things and chocolate. Watch my video for more details! :)
Nutella Mug Cake
4 Tbsp all purpose flour
4 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 egg
3 Tbsp Nutella
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 Tbsp milk
(optional) A dash of salt
Toppings of your choice: whipped cream, chocolate shavings, raspberries, strawberries, etc.
1. Combine all ingredients (other than toppings..duh) in a VERY large mug.
2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly with a fork or small whisk. Mix until combined into a smooth, thick batter. At this point, if you'd like to make more than one serving, pour half of the prepared batter into a separate mug.
3. Microwave for 1 1/2 to 3 minutes. Start with 1 1/2 minutes, then continue at 30 second intervals if needed. Make sure you keep an eye on the mug! If the batter starts to overflow, stop the microwave, let the cake settle, then continue heating to desired consistency.
4. Remove cake from the microwave and let cool slightly.
5. Top with whatever you wish! Serve warm.
Original article on Buzzfeed
