Spray a mug (go larger than smaller your first time to ensure you have enough volume and your batter doesn't bake over / spill) or ramekin with cooking spray.
Combine the flour, hot cocoa mix, baking powder, and salt in the mug. Whisk gently until no lumps remain. Stir in the milk, canola oil, and vanilla until smooth.
Bake in the microwave on high for 60 seconds. Do not overcook or it will be rubbery! The cake will continue cooking for the next minute as it sets.
Cool 3-5 minutes. Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, topped with berries & cream, a drizzle of chocolate sauce, etc.
Substituting Rodelle's Hot Cocoa Mix with Rodelle's Gourmet Cocoa
Make the following changes to the ingredients in recipe:
Substitute Rodelle Hot Cocoa Mix with 1 tablespoon Gourmet Cocoa (1.5 tablespoons for darker chocolate flavor).
Add 3 tablespoons of sugar
Do not add baking powder
Notes:
Sub Vanilla Extract for Rodelle Peppermint Extract for a delicious mint chocolate cake flavor
Using a bigger mug, add a scoop of peanut butter immediately after the cake comes out of the microwave