Ugh!

[EmmaB]

I'm craving chocolate and have none in the house. Hate when that happens

[cyndiofthevortex]

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Wouldn't a nice fudgy whoopie pie with creamy vanilla filling be just wonderful right now? Add the glass of cold whole milk and you're on your way to a comfort food coma.

[K. McEuen]

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MICROWAVE CHOCOLATE CAKE IN A MUG
serves 1
ACTIVE TIME:
5 minutes
TOTAL TIME:
12 minutes
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
coffee mug (at least 10 ounces; bigger is OK too)

Ingredients
4 tablespoons flour
4 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 egg, whisked
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
nuts, candies, or whatever flavor mix-ins you'd like (optional)

Procedures

1. Place all of the dry ingredients in the mug and mix with a fork.

2. Add the whisked egg and combine well--it will be pretty sticky at this point.

3. Stir in the milk and oil until well combined.

4. Add the chocolate chips, vanilla, and whatever other mix-ins you'd like.

5. Microwave for 3 minutes in a 1000 watt microwave, or 4 minutes in a 700 watt oven. The cake will puff up in the mug while it bakes, but don't panic--it will deflate when you remove it from the heat. Note: If you are worried about spillage, or if you are using a smaller mug and it is looking pretty full, err on the side of caution and put a plate beneath the mug--this will save you possible cleanup woes later.

6
Top the cake with confectioners' sugar or frosting or ice cream if you'd like, as well as any candy or garnish you'd like (I used candied ginger); you can either eat it straight from the mug, or turn it out onto a plate to enjoy.

[ilive2craft2]

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I wish you were closer - I would share my fudgy brownies with you...lol

We are a cruel bunch, aren't we?

[EmmaB]

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Hateful, just hateful! LOL I'm wanting like Hershey kisses kinda chocolate. I'm eating an apple with some peanut butter and I hope that makes it go away.

[cyndiofthevortex]

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I have both the Hershey's Hugs and Hershey's Kisses. I keep them hidden away for the grandkids. I put them around in my fabric cupboard when they come over and they always ask, is there a candy cupboard today, grammie? I always say, no, it's just an ordinary cupboard full of fabric. Then they know to run to it. One a day seems to really satisfy them. It's an easy way to be Super Grammie.

[pcbatiks]

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Have you tried Lindt Dark Chocolate with Sea Salt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Heaven!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh.......I guess this isn't helping!

An apple..........puuullllleeeaasssee.......we are talking about chocolate here!

[kensington]

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Bummer, all I have is Reese's Peanut Butter cups, and Devils food cookies.

But, when I want that fast hit to the system for chocolate, I go for the Chocolate Coke. Yummmy!

[cyndiofthevortex]

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Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate from Dunkin Donuts was what I called a "panic attack in a cup." Worth it. And they stopped serving it now that winter is over! It gives me something to look forward to next December...

[Miss Sheri]

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A ny chocolate chips around to snitch?

[EmmaB]

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Hateful, just hateful!

[BobW]

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I'm craving Reese's Peanutbutter Eggs! And I don't have any in the house.

[EmmaB]

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I prefer Snicker eggs this time of the year. They're a glob of awesomeness!

I think my apple may have cut down that craving and was certainly lots better for me. While it's at bay I think I'll retire and read. Then off to sleepville where I won't think about chocolatey goodness.

Night good people!

[Pandabear]

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I keep Nestle Quick in the house and have a glass of chocolate milk whenever a craving hits and there is no candy in the house.

[auntiemern]

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Oreo's are my go to....or Dove dark chocolate. Karen, love the cake in a cup recipe....will have to try that one.