Happy Valentine’s Day! Ok, so I’m a week early but I couldn’t resist making a cute little treat for the family ahead of time. These mug brownie cakes come together quick and are so adorable! I’m not a big fan of Valentine’s Day but how can you resist a cute, fun, and easy Valentine’s dessert for the family?! You can vary the flavors and make them all your own (see my tips/suggestions at the end of the recipe).
Is it a cake or is it a brownie? Who cares, it’s the best of both worlds and yummy!!! When you spoon the batter into the mugs it should be about 1/2 to 2/3 or so up the side. These will rise, so make sure they have enough room.
Every mug is a little different so be sure to keep an eye on them in the oven so that you don’t overbake them.
I let the kids decorate their own mug cakes after MUCH begging on their part. They had a great time and it kept them busy for a few minutes so I can’t complain. When they were done decorating, I didn’t have the heart to tell them the straws were just for “garnish”. They didn’t seem to care. Although the recipe only makes 4 you can double it for more. Although these are good size desserts and should probably be shared with your favorite Valentine!
So many decorating options for these cute mug cakes such as chocolate chips, raspberries, straws, or even sprinkles. You could also make a cute little sign out of paper, attach it to a straw or a popsicle/candy stick and stick it in the cake.
| Raspberry Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Mug Brownie Cakes |
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- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon raspberry extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon raspberry extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1½ cups whipped topping (or whipped cream)
- 4-6 drops red food coloring
- Garnish suggestions: straws, raspberries, chocolate chips, and/or sprinkles
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray 4 oven-proof mugs with nonstick cooking spray and place on a large baking sheet.
- In a large mixing bowl beat together ½ cup butter and granulated sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Beat in egg until well combined then beat in 1 tablespoon raspberry extract.
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Alternate beating flour mixture and milk into butter/sugar mixture until well combined. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon batter into bottom of mugs. Batter should go about ½ to ⅔ up the sides of the mugs.
- Bake cakes for about 25-35 (will vary depending on size of mug) or until toothpick inserted into middle comes out clean. Cool completely.
- For frosting beat together cream cheese and ¼ cup butter until well combined. Beat in raspberry extract then powdered sugar. Fold in whipped topping and red food coloring until combined. Store in refrigerator until ready to frost cakes.
- To assemble, pipe or spoon frosting onto cakes and garnish as desired with straws, raspberries, chocolate chips, and/or sprinkles.
SNAPPY SUBSTITUTIONS: If you don’t like raspberry extract, you can substitute another flavor such as strawberry, vanilla, etc. You may have to vary the amount though depending on the flavor so start with 1 teaspoon and add a little more at a time. You can add any kind of chocolate chips or even nuts instead of the mini chocolate chips.
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those are SO CUTE Lisa! What a cool idea.
How adorable!
ooh those look sooo delicious perfect for valentines day!
Thanks everyone!
The topping on this makes it even better!
Your cake looks so pretty in that cup. You really know how to dress up a dessert to make it look its best. I have a sweet treat linky party going on at my blog called “Sweets for a Saturday” and I’d like to invite you to stop by this weekend and link your cake up. http://sweet-as-sugar-cookies.blogspot.com/2011/02/sweets-for-saturday-4.html
Too cute! I love the straws. : )
Any tips on knowing which mugs can go in the oven? I’m a little paranoid that one would explode or something.
I was very paranoid too!
I adore Williams Sonoma, they make some great stuff. : ) Thank you for the quick response!
these look so delicious and the way you serve them is just precious!!
Thanks for linking this up to Sweets for a Saturday.
What a cute treat! Thanks for the idea…and the Sugar Rush!
I followed the trail from this sweet collection to your blog, and I’m glad I did! These are absolutely adorable. Love the straws…and the kids! Thanks for sharing!