Hot chocolate cake in a mug is the solution for your sweet tooth! ... I recommend using a 16-ounce ceramic mug that's microwave-safe. Otherwise, you'll only need a fork to mix it up!

Make two identical mugs of hot chocolate. Top one with a handful of mini marshmallows and wait. Come back about 15 minutes later and test the temperature of the two.

9 of the best large, XXL and giant mugs for drinking tea, coffee and hot chocolate this autumn from the likes of The Conran Shop, M&S and John Lewis. The bigger, the better.

Heat moves from the hot chocolate to the mug, then to your hands. ... The material of the mug, usually ceramic, is a good conductor of heat, allowing the warmth to spread evenly.