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How to Make Chocolate Chip Matcha Mug Cake

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Villanova chapter.

You may have been hearing about the superfood matcha which is making appearances in recipes ranging from smoothies to cakes to waffles. It’s benefits give you antioxidants, a higher metabolism, and make you feel more focused (so everything you need in college).

I jumped on board and started putting matcha in my breakfast smoothie instead of my usual cup of coffee and felt just as refreshed. I have been using this super ingredient in other recipes so keep reading to see how I made a matcha cake the college way- in a mug.

Chocolate Chip Matcha Mug Cake

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 2 minutesTotal time: 15 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Add the dry ingredients of flour, baking soda, and matcha powder into the mug.

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    Add the wet ingredients and mix together.

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    Add in chocolate chips and mix to evenly distribute.

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    Microwave for 1 minute and 40 seconds.

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    Top with whipped cream and chocolate chips.

Pippa Leigh

Villanova '19

Hi my name is Pippa and I am a freshman at Villanova! I am a political science major and double minor in communications and business. My ultimate career goal is to be a news anchor. I am constantly involving myself on campus from joining Spoon University, the Villanovan (school newspaper), Villanova TV, the Blue Key Society, and the Alpha Phi sorority. Food is definitely one of my passions so I am thrilled to join the Spoon U team!