Mug Brownie Chocolate Cake (Printable Version)

Fudgy chocolate brownie made quickly in a mug for a satisfying dessert fix.

# What You 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

# How To Make:

01 - In a microwave-safe mug (minimum 12-ounce capacity), whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt until evenly blended.
02 - Add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture and stir thoroughly until a smooth batter forms without dry lumps.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts if using, ensuring even distribution.
04 - Cook on high power for 50 to 70 seconds or until the top appears set and the brownie has risen; avoid overcooking as times vary by microwave.
05 - Allow the mug brownie to cool for one minute before consuming directly from the mug.

# Cooking Tips:

01 -
  • It takes less time than scrolling through dessert photos and actually satisfies the craving.
  • You probably have everything you need already sitting in your pantry right now.
  • No bowls, no mixer, no cleanup beyond rinsing one mug.
  • The texture is somewhere between molten lava cake and a corner brownie piece.
02 -
  • Overcooking by even ten seconds turns it into a dry puck, so stop the microwave the moment the top looks barely set.
  • Use a mug that holds at least 12 ounces or the batter will overflow and make a mess in your microwave.
  • Stir the dry ingredients first or you'll end up with bitter cocoa clumps hiding at the bottom.
03 -
  • Melt a square of dark chocolate into the batter before microwaving for an even richer, more intense flavor.
  • Let the batter sit for 30 seconds before cooking so the cocoa fully absorbs the liquid and the texture gets smoother.
  • Use a slightly oversized mug so you can watch it rise without worrying about overflow.
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