Mug Brownie Chocolate Cake (Printable)

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownie made in minutes using simple ingredients and a microwave.

# 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

# How-To:

01 - In a large microwave-safe mug (minimum 12 oz), combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly with a fork until evenly mixed.
02 - Add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until a smooth batter forms, ensuring no dry lumps remain.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts if desired, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
04 - Microwave on high power for 50 to 70 seconds, or until the brownie has risen and the surface appears set. Cooking times may vary; avoid overcooking to maintain a fudgy texture.
05 - Let the mug cake cool for one minute before consuming directly from the mug.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than scrolling through dessert photos online.
  • You probably have every ingredient sitting in your cupboard right now.
  • No mixer, no oven, no cleanup beyond rinsing one mug.
  • The texture hits that perfect spot between gooey and cakey.
02 -
  • Overcooking by even 10 seconds turns fudgy into rubbery, watch it like a hawk.
  • Use a mug that's at least 12 ounces or the batter will erupt like a volcano and wreck your microwave.
  • Microwaves vary wildly, start with 50 seconds and add time in 10 second bursts if needed.
03 -
  • Use melted butter instead of oil if you want that bakery flavor.
  • Add a tiny pinch of cinnamon or chili powder for unexpected warmth.
  • Make two mugs at once so you don't have to share.
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