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Chocolate Mug Cake - surprised how easy and quick this was to make

Chocolate Mug Cake

Mug cakes are a great way to get a bit of sweetness without baking an entire cake. This one mug cake feeds two people... unless you want to eat it all yourself!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 2 serves

Ingredients
 

  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, unsweetened
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 3 tablespoons milk, low fat
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • Into a small bowl add flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, salt, egg, milk, and vegetable oil. Mix to combine.
  • Pour mixture into a regular sized coffee mug.
  • Microwave on high for one minute and 30 seconds. If cake batter is still gooey, microwave on high for up to an additional 30 seconds.

Notes

  • Yes one person can eat this on their own but that's a lot of cake!
  • You can serve this to two people in a bowl with a scoop of ice cream or some whipped cream.