Description
Brownie Mug Cake is a gooey, single-serving chocolate dessert made in the microwave. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s the ultimate quick treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (or oil)
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
1. In a microwave-safe mug, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt.
2. Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
3. Fold in chocolate chips for extra gooey texture.
4. Microwave for 1–1½ minutes until just set.
5. Cool for 1 minute and enjoy warm.
Notes
Use a 12 oz mug to prevent overflow.
Start with 1 minute microwave time, then add 10-second bursts if needed.
Serve with ice cream, whipped cream, or caramel drizzle for a decadent finish.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg