Mug Brownie Chocolate Cake (Printable Version)

A rich, fudgy chocolate brownie whipped up quickly in a mug, perfect for a sweet treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
02 - 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
03 - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
04 - 1 pinch salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
06 - 3 tablespoons milk
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts

# Steps:

01 - In a microwave-safe mug (minimum 12 ounces), add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly using a fork.
02 - Add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until a smooth batter forms with no dry flour remaining.
03 - If desired, fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts evenly into the batter.
04 - Microwave on high power for 50 to 70 seconds, or until the brownie has risen and the surface appears set. Be mindful not to overcook as appliances vary.
05 - Let the brownie cool for one minute before consuming directly from the mug.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It satisfies a chocolate emergency in under three minutes, no oven required.
  • You can make it with pantry staples you probably already have in the cupboard.
  • The texture hits that perfect spot between gooey brownie and molten cake.
  • Cleanup is just one mug and a fork, which means more time eating and less time scrubbing.
02 -
  • Every microwave is different, so start with fifty seconds and add time in ten-second bursts if needed—overcooking turns it rubbery.
  • Use a mug that's bigger than you think you need, because the batter puffs up fast and can overflow if the mug is too small.
  • Don't stir the batter too much once the wet and dry are combined, or you'll end up with a tougher texture instead of fudgy.
03 -
  • Slightly undercook it for a molten lava cake effect with a gooey center that oozes when you dig in.
  • Use a ceramic or thick glass mug instead of thin plastic, which can get too hot and warp in the microwave.
  • If the top looks dry but the center is still wet, let it sit for thirty seconds—it'll finish cooking from residual heat.
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