Description
This Microwave Brownie Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert that you can prepare in just minutes using common pantry ingredients. It delivers rich chocolatey flavor and a fudgy texture right from your microwave, making it perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in an instant without any fuss or baking required.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare your mug or ramekin: Begin by taking a microwave-safe mug or an 8-ounce ramekin that is clean and dry to ensure proper mixture and cooking.
- Mix dry ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the mug. Stir thoroughly with a fork or whisk to combine these dry ingredients evenly.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the mug with the dry mix. Stir well until you achieve a smooth batter with no lumps remaining.
- Incorporate chocolate chips (optional): Gently fold in the chocolate chips into the batter for added bursts of melted chocolate throughout the cake.
- Microwave the cake: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high power for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 2 minutes. Start checking at 1 minute to prevent overcooking. The cake is done when it has risen and springs lightly back when touched.
- Handle with care: Use a towel or oven mitt to carefully remove the hot mug from the microwave to avoid burns.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownie mug cake to cool for a couple of minutes before eating straight from the mug or transferring it to a plate for serving.
Notes
- Microwave power varies; adjust cooking time accordingly to avoid overcooking or drying out the cake.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based milk for a dairy-free version.
- Vegetable oil can be replaced with other neutral oils like canola or melted coconut oil.
- Adding a scoop of ice cream or whipped cream on top makes a delicious finishing touch.
- The brownie texture will be fudgier if slightly undercooked rather than overcooked.
