The Smoke Signal

By: Staff Writers Ashley Chang and Tanvi Raja

Moist Chocolate Mug Cake

Ingredients:

¼ c all-purpose flour

2 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ tsp of baking powder

2 tbsp of granulated sugar (you can add 1 tbsp more if

you like it a bit sweeter)

⅛ tsp of salt

¼ c + 1 tbsp of milk

2 tsp of vegetable oil

1 tbsp of hazelnut chocolate spread, such as Nutella

Directions:

1. Whisk the dry ingredients together in a bowl.

2. Add the milk and vegetable oil and mix until the batter is smooth.

3. Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug. Leave room for the batter to rise.

4. (Optional) Drop the hazelnut chocolate spread in the middle of the batter for a more moist mug cake.

5. Microwave for 70 seconds.

Chocolate Salted Caramel Mug Cake

Ingredients:

4 tbsp of all-purpose flour

4 tbsp of sugar

3 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ tsp of baking powder

¼ tsp of salt

1 egg (beaten)

3 tbsp of skim milk

1 tbsp of vegetable oil

2 salted caramels

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients except caramels in a bowl until the batter is smooth.

2. Pour batter into a microwave-safe mug. Leave room for the batter to rise.

3. Drop in each caramel one at a time.

4. Microwave for 90 seconds. Add 30 seconds if needed.