Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Microwavable Cake: Less than 5 Minutes!
This microwavable cake can be as simple as just the chocolate chip cake. Add the toppings for elegance and indulgence. The basic ingredients are many of those found in chocolate chip cookies but in quantities just right for a single serving, quick dessert. If you have a chocolate craving, this dessert hits the spot.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Cake:
- 15 g (1 tbsp) butter or coconut oil
- 14 g (1 tbsp) granulated sugar
- 14 g (1 tbsp packed) brown sugar
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 42 ml (3 tbsp) milk any kind
- 45 g (¼ cup + 1 tbsp) all-purpose flour
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp baking powder
- 1½-2 tbsp chocolate chips or mini chocolate chips minis provide a milder chocolate flavor
Salted Caramel Topping
- 2 tbsp caramel ice cream topping, homemade caramel sauce, dulce de leche, etc.
- 1 tsp flake or coarse salt
- 1 tbsp chocolate shavings or chocolate chips
Instructions
Make the Chocolate Chip Cake:
- Grease a small (240 ml - 500 ml / ¼-½ quart) microwavable-safe dish or coffee mug with butter or cooking spray and spread it around the dish.
- If mixing in a separate bowl, add butter or coconut oil to a small bowl and melt it completely in the microwave ~20-30 seconds. Stir in sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, and milk until well blended.
- Add flour, salt, and baking powder. Use a fork or small whisk to stir well.TIP: If mixing everything in a mug, a separate bowl is NOT needed to mix the ingredients. Simply mix all the ingredients in the greased mug.
- Fold in chocolate chips. If mixing the ingredients in a separate bowl, spoon the mixture into the greased baking dish or mug and spread out the top evenly. Heat on high in the microwave for 1:20.
- Remove the baking dish or coffee mug from the microwave. Allow the cake to cool ~1- 2 minutes. Add the following toppings, if desired, and enjoy.
Add the Toppings:
- Top with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. Then drizzle with a smooth caramel or dulce de leche. Sprinkle coarse salt over the top along with additional chocolate chips or shaved chocolate. Enjoy!
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Notes
Storage Suggestions:
You should be able to eat the single serving delight in one serving; however, you can cover it and store it in the fridge for up to several days. When ready to eat, eat it cold or reheat it for 30 seconds in the microwave if you want it warmed.