Mug Brownie Chocolate Cake (Printable Version)

Rich and fudgy chocolate brownie prepared quickly in a microwave-safe mug for a satisfying treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Place flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt into a microwave-safe mug (minimum 12 ounces). Mix thoroughly with a fork.
02 - Add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the mug. Stir until a smooth batter forms without any dry residues.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts if desired, ensuring even distribution.
04 - Cook on high power for 50 to 70 seconds, or until the brownie has risen and the surface appears set. Adjust time based on microwave wattage, avoiding overcooking.
05 - Let the brownie rest for one minute before consuming directly from the mug.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes less time than scrolling through your phone and tastes better than anything from a vending machine.
  • You can make it in your actual pajamas without dirtying a single bowl or baking pan.
  • The texture is somewhere between molten lava cake and fudgy brownie, exactly what a chocolate craving needs.
02 -
  • Overcooking by even 10 seconds turns it from fudgy to rubbery, so stay close and watch it rise.
  • Using a mug smaller than 12 ounces will cause the batter to overflow and make a mess in your microwave.
  • Stirring the dry ingredients thoroughly before adding the wet ones prevents clumps of cocoa powder that taste bitter.
03 -
  • Grease the inside of the mug lightly with butter or oil if you want to tip the brownie out onto a plate instead of eating from the mug.
  • Let the batter rest for 30 seconds before microwaving to let any air bubbles settle, which gives you a more even texture.
  • If your microwave runs hot, start with 50 seconds and add time in 5-second bursts to avoid overcooking.
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