Tahini-Mandarin Chocolate Molten Mug Cake
decadent, dairy-free and gluten-free
I love a good mug cake. It’s the perfect portion to curb a sweet craving without making a mess in the kitchen—and it comes together in just minutes.
Before we headed out for spring break, I spent some time in the test kitchen and whipped up three brand-new recipes—and I think you’re going to love them. I polled our subscribers in the chat, and the clear winners were my protein- and fiber-packed smoothie and this Tahini-Mandarin Chocolate Molten Mug Cake. You now officially have both in your hands, ready to enjoy!
If you missed my go-to morning smoothie from last week, tap below on that Hulu article! It’s packed with protein (30g!) and fiber (12g)!
I’m sharing a few photos, plus a grocery haul, from our Spring Break below! I hope everyone has a wonderful week.!
I Heart Mug Cakes
This decadent Tahini-Mandarin Chocolate Molten Mug Cake uses my Grain-Free Chocolate Cake Mix as the base and features one of my favorite seasonal fruits: Sumo Citrus. The result is rich, gooey, and deeply chocolatey with a bright, unexpected burst of mandarin and the subtle nuttiness of toasted sesame. It’s warm, comforting, and just indulgent enough to feel like a treat without the fuss.
Make it fast though—Sumo Citrus is nearly out of season! I’ve included simple substitutions below so you can enjoy this cake long after the mandarins are gone. But fair warning: you’ll probably want to make a second one the moment you finish the first.
Have you seen all of my other mug cake recipes?
There’s 4 in Make It Easy, and 1 in Healthy in a Hurry!
Enjoy!
Danielle
I’ve been on a tahini kick (that subtle nuttiness!) and wanted to give you another recipe using the Grain-Free Cake mix, so be on the lookout in the next few weeks for this gorgeous Tahini-Chocolate Swirl Banana Cake!
Vacation - Grocery Hauls and Family Photos!
I shopped at Trader Joe’s for a few things for our vacation and found a some new finds! I also scheduled a Thrive Market box full of our favorite snacks and a few other items to arrive to our Airbnb. See what we got below!
I’ll be using that Thai Satay Sauce in our current family favorite - Chicken Satay Bowls with Sesame Broccoli and Coconut Rice!
Have you found any new great GF items at Trader Joe’s recently?
Hello from the Walkers at the beach!
A few photos from our vacation to Southern California. We’re spending some much needed time checked out and off devices and busy sports!
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