Description
A quick and easy fudgy mug brownie made in under 5 minutes. This single-serving brownie is rich, chocolatey, and perfect for when you want a warm, indulgent treat without the fuss of baking an entire batch.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tbsp dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil (canola, vegetable, or olive oil)
- 2 tbsp water
Chocolate
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In an 8 oz microwave-safe mug, add the cocoa powder, flour, and sugar. Whisk together thoroughly using a mini whisk to break up any lumps.
- Add wet ingredients: Pour in the oil and water. Whisk briskly until the batter becomes smooth and homogeneous, ensuring no lumps remain.
- Add chocolate: Stir half of the chopped dark chocolate into the batter. Then sprinkle the remaining chopped chocolate on top of the batter.
- Microwave cooking: Microwave the mug cake at full power for about 40 seconds (based on a 1000 watt microwave). Adjust time as needed depending on your microwave wattage. The top should look set but still slightly moist.
- Cool and serve: Let the brownie cool for a few minutes before eating. The brownie is best enjoyed warm and should be eaten directly from the mug with a spoon due to its loose texture.
Notes
- The brownie is rich and fudgy with a small serving size similar to a traditional brownie slice.
- The batter rises about two-thirds of the way in an 8 oz mug, so doubling the recipe is not recommended for even cooking; prepare separate single servings instead.
- The crumb is loose and the brownie cannot be removed cleanly from the mug, making it ideal to eat with a spoon.
- No egg is used in this recipe for simplicity, which causes the looser texture. For a firmer texture, substitute 1 tablespoon of water with 1 tablespoon of whisked egg.
- Best eaten warm shortly after cooking as the fudgy texture holds crumbs together. Once cooled, the brownie loses some fudginess and will be crumblier.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
