Mug Brownie Chocolate Cake (Printable)

Rich, fudgy chocolate brownie made in a mug with simple pantry ingredients.

# 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 Make It:

01 - In a microwave-safe mug of at least 12 ounces capacity, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly with a fork to blend evenly.
02 - Incorporate vegetable oil (or melted butter), milk, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture, stirring until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
03 - If desired, fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts to the batter for added texture and flavor.
04 - Cook the batter in the microwave on high power for 50 to 70 seconds until the cake has risen and the surface appears set but not dry. Cooking times may vary; avoid overcooking for optimal moistness.
05 - Let the cake rest for one minute to cool slightly before enjoying directly from the mug.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's genuinely faster than the time it takes to order dessert delivery, and tastes infinitely better.
  • No bowls, no cleanup drama, no pretending you'll eat it tomorrow—just pure chocolate satisfaction right now.
  • It actually works every single time, which shocked me more than it probably should have.
02 -
  • Microwave power varies wildly, so timing is a suggestion—watch it the first time and write down what works for your specific machine.
  • The brownie continues cooking slightly after it comes out, which is why it should still look a little soft on top; it firms up as it cools and becomes that perfect fudgy texture.
03 -
  • Use a wooden fork or small whisk instead of a regular fork—you'll mix faster and actually blend things properly without the stirring taking longer than the cooking.
  • If your microwave runs hot, start at 50 seconds and add 5-second intervals until you learn the pattern; if it runs cool, start closer to 70 and adjust downward.
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