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Chocolate Peppermint Mug Cake

  • Author: Natalie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 2 mug cakes 1x
  • Category: cake
  • Method: microwave
  • Cuisine: american

Description

Indulge in a rich and cozy almost-instant treat with this easy chocolate peppermint mug cake recipe. Gluten-free, naturally sweetened, and perfect for satisfying your holiday sweet tooth!


Ingredients

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  • 4 Natural Delights Medjool Dates (~80g), pitted
  • 1/2 cup (120g) almond milk
  • 1/4 cup (55g) avocado oil
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1/3 cup (40) gluten-free flour
  • 1/3 cup (27g) cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder 
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp chocolate chips
  • Crushed cane canes + dairy-free whipped cream for topping

Instructions

  1. Blend the Medjool dates, almond milk, oil, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Add the wet mixture to the dry, and whisk until combined.
  4. Divide between two large, greased, microwave safe mugs (don’t fill more than half of the way). Top each with a handful of chocolate chips. 
  5. Microwave (each separately) for 2 minutes on high, watching carefully to make sure they don’t overflow. Alternatively you can bake in the oven for 23-25 minutes at 325°F.
  6. Top with coconut whipped topping and a sprinkling of crushed candy canes or sprinkles. Serve warm!

Keywords: gluten free, dairy-free, holiday, vegan, easy, microwave, chocolate, candy cane, Christmas