Mug Brownie Chocolate Cake (Print)

A quick, rich chocolate brownie made effortlessly in a mug with simple ingredients.

# Components:

→ 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 - ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1 tablespoon chocolate chips
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped nuts

# Directions:

01 - In a microwave-safe mug (at least 12 fluid ounces), combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt; mix thoroughly with a fork.
02 - Add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture, stirring until smooth and free of dry spots.
03 - If desired, fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts evenly into the batter.
04 - Cook on high power for 50 to 70 seconds, or until the brownie has risen and the surface appears set; avoid overcooking.
05 - Allow the dessert to cool for one minute before enjoying directly from the mug.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than scrolling through dessert photos and actually satisfies the craving.
  • No mixer, no mess, no pretending you planned ahead—just fork, mug, microwave.
  • You can tweak it every single time and it still works, which feels like a small kitchen miracle.
02 -
  • Microwave wattage matters—mine is 1000W and 60 seconds is perfect, but older or weaker microwaves might need the full 70 seconds.
  • Use a mug that's at least 12 ounces or the batter will overflow and you'll have a mess that smells amazing but looks like a crime scene.
  • Don't walk away during microwaving—it can go from perfect to overdone in five seconds flat.
03 -
  • Use a mug with straight sides, not one that tapers—it cooks more evenly and doesn't overflow as easily.
  • If your microwave has a turntable, place the mug slightly off-center so it rotates through different heat zones.
  • Make the batter in a bowl and pour it into two smaller mugs for mini brownies that cook even faster and look cute.
  • Keep the dry ingredients pre-mixed in a jar so you can make this in under a minute when the craving strikes at midnight.
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