This Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mug Cake is the ultimate cozy, single-serve holiday dessert. It’s warm, chocolatey, and ready in under 2 minutes — perfect for when you want something sweet without making a whole batch of treats. The peppermint gives it that classic Christmas flavor, and topping it with whipped cream, marshmallows, and crushed candy canes makes it feel extra festive. This is my go-to “movie night” dessert all December long! Enjoy!

Peppermint Hot Cocoa Mug Cake

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbs all purpose flour
• 2 Tbs sugar
• 1 Tbs cocoa powder
• 1 Tbs hot cocoa mix
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 3 Tbs milk
• 1 Tbs melted butter
• 1/4 tsp peppermint extract
• 1 Tbs chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Whisk flour, cocoa powder, hot cocoa mix, baking powder and salt in a large mug.
2. Add melted butter, milk and peppermint extract and stir until there are no floury bits.
3. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Microwave for 70-90 seconds until the top is shiny.
5. Optional (but highly recommended for that lava cake gooeyness) press a peppermint or chocolate truffle in the center to melt.
6. Top with ice cream, whip cream or toasted marshmallow and enjoy!