Mug brownie chocolate cake (Printable)

A rich, fudgy chocolate brownie prepared quickly in a mug, perfect for a sweet indulgence.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - In a microwave-safe mug of at least 12 fluid ounces capacity, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt. Stir thoroughly with a fork.
02 - Add vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract to the mug and mix until the batter is smooth and free of dry flour pockets.
03 - Fold in chocolate chips and/or chopped nuts if using, blending gently into the batter.
04 - Microwave the mug on high power for 50 to 70 seconds, or until the batter has risen and the surface appears set. Cooking times may vary by microwave; avoid overcooking to maintain fudgy texture.
05 - Allow the brownie to cool for one minute in the mug before consuming directly.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely fudgy and rich, not a dry cake pretending to be a brownie.
  • You already have everything in your kitchen right now, and it takes less time than scrolling for a distraction.
  • There's no cleanup beyond rinsing one mug, which is the real victory.
02 -
  • Overcooking it by even 20 seconds turns fudgy into rubbery—that first time I did this, I learned to trust the 'just set' description instead of waiting for it to look completely done.
  • The temperature of your milk matters more than you'd think; cold milk from the fridge mixes better and cooks more evenly than warm milk.
03 -
  • Keep your dry ingredients premeasured in a small container so you can have this ready in literally 30 seconds when the craving hits.
  • If you're dairy-free, any plant milk works, but oat milk creates an almost creamy texture that feels less like a compromise and more like a choice.
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