Bailey's Nutella Mug Cake

Ready in less than 3 minutes, this Bailey's Nutella Mug Cake is a fudgy, yet fluffy chocolate cake for one that is drizzled with a simple Irish cream glaze...

For years, I have been celebrating St. Patrick's Day without giving it very little thought as to why. I mean, I am not Irish. (There may be a teeny fraction of a percent of Irish blood in me somewhere. ;) ) I am not Catholic. I have never even traveled to Ireland. But without fail it is a holiday that I gleefully and willingly take part in year after year. 

In my younger years, St. Patrick's Day was a blur of green beer, dancing to bands with Irish sounding names, and seeking out the nearest local "Irish" pub. In more recent times, it has become the perfect excuse to enjoy some of my favorite Irish-inspired foods. 

It wasn't until this past week that I actually asked myself why. Why do we- Americans who may be 100% Irish or 100% not Irish- celebrate St. Patrick's Day each and every year? The former history teacher in me got the better of me, and I did a little researching...

Pinspiration in the Kitchen- "The One" Chocolate Mug Cake

I don't think it is any big secret now that I possess a mean sweet tooth.  This chocolate mug cake from Budget Bytes has become a staple in my home over the past couple of months... 

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This recipe is so crazy simple and actually quite versatile.  We favor our chocolate mug cakes with a big spoonful of peanut butter and few chocolate chips plunged into the middle, but jams and jellies are also pretty yummy. ;)  And Nutella would probably be crazy good... Oh, the possibilities with this one!

Prep time through the 1 minute microwave cooking time is less than 5 minutes!  Everyone gets their only little moist chocolate cake in their own mug with whichever filling they prefer.  We often top ours with a little dollop of whip cream.  It is perfect when we are short on sweets in the house, and just need a little something.  Plus, it is ridiculously budget friendly.  ;)  

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What will you put in the middle of your Chocolate Mug Cake? :)

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