Eggless Choco Coffee Caramel Mug Cake

Mug cakes are so convenient and no mess desserts.  A very good option for sudden hunger pangs.  They take extremely little time to bake too in case of microwaves.  But as I do not have a microwave I make mug cakes in my oven. So presenting my very own mug cake but sorry not for microwaves :)
 Yesterday I was craving for something sweet and chocolaty so decided to make a mug cake as I was not in a mood to mess up so many utensils just for myself.  So whatever came to my mind I simply mixed that up together. Then I saw my homemade salted caramel lying in the fridge and an open pack of marshmallows so added them in too.  Baked and when I took the first bite trust me it was heaven.  Those humble ingredients made an insanely delicious cake.  

While making this cake, posting here was not in my mind at all but after seeing the finished product I made my mind to post it. 

Nothing more to say guys.  Just try it and enjoy it.  Happy Cooking :)

Preparation time - 5 minutes

Baking time - 30 minutes

Makes - 1 Serving

Ingredients:

All purpose flour              -  4 tbsp
Coco powder                    -  2 tbsp
Coffee powder                  -  1/4 tsp
Castor sugar                      -  3 1/2 tbsp
Baking powder                  -  1/4 tsp
Baking soda                      -  1 pinch
Oil                                     -  2 tbsp
Milk                                  -  3 tbsp
Salt                                    - 1 pinch
Salted caramel                  -  1 tbsp (optional)
Marshmallow                   -  1 (chopped) (optional)

Method:

• Preheat oven at 180 degree.
• Take a small bowl and add in all purpose flour, coco powder, coffee powder, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Mix well.  Set aside.
• Take the mug you want to make the cake in.  Pour oil in it and  add sugar.  Mix well.  Add in milk and mix well again.
• Add the oil sugar mixture little by little to the dry ingredients and mix well to avoid formation of lumps.  At the end throw in chopped marshmallow and give a quick stir.
• Pour 2 tbsp mixture in the mug and top it up with salted caramel.  Cover it with some more batter and pour the remaining caramel over it.  Finally pour the remaining cake batter and tap the mug on the counter gently to remove air.
• Bake it for 30 minutes.
• Enjoy.

Notes:

1. Adding caramel and marshmallow is optional. If you are skipping them then add 1-2 tbsp more sugar to adjust the sweetness.
2. If not using caramel then you can mix up all the ingredients in the mug itself. Add the dry ingredients in the wet ingredients and mix very well.
3. Instead of castor sugar you can use powdered sugar too.
4. Do not use very large /deep mug, it may cause the cake soggy n uncooked from the bottom.
5. Preheat the oven for 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Temperature settings varies from oven to oven so keep an eye on the cake.  Keep checking it after 25 minutes by inserting a knife in the center of the cake till the end.  If it comes out clean then your cake is ready.  If not, increase baking time for 5 more minutes.
7. You can double or triple the ingredients and make this cake in a cake or loaf pan too.