CAKE IN A MUG PIONEER WOMAN RECIPES

Steps:

• For the cake: Combine the milk and vinegar in a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug. Stir in the food coloring with a fork until blended, then stir in the vegetable oil and vanilla. Add the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir until smooth, making sure there are no lumps of flour of cocoa in the bottom of the mug.  Microwave on high for 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds, or until a toothpick inserted into the center come out clean. (Make sure you don't overcook the cake or it will be dry.) Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Meanwhile, make the frosting: Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in a small bowl. Mix with a spoon until smooth. Dollop on the cake.

Steps:

• Combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, instant espresso, baking powder and salt in a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug. Stir well with a fork. Add the milk, vegetable oil and vanilla and stir until smooth, making sure there are no lumps of flour or cocoa in the bottom of the mug. Stir in the chocolate chips.  Microwave on high for 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (Make sure you don’t overcook the cake or it will be dry.) Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes, then top with whipped cream and chocolate-covered espresso beans.