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A microwave chocolate mug cake topped with chocolate chips in a white ramekin. A striped dish towel and a spoon are in the background on a gray surface.
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Mug Brownie Recipe

This easy Mug Brownie Recipe for one is the perfect single serve dessert.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $5

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (16g) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 ½ tablespoons (8g) unsweetened cocoa powder (or Dutch process)
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • ½ tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon (12g) mini chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

  • Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa, and salt in a small bowl.
  • Add oil, egg, and water and stir.
  • Spray a mug or ramekin (at least 7 ounces) with nonstick cooking spray. Add the batter and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  • Cook in the microwave on high power for approximately 1 minute. A toothpick will come out from the edge with just a few crumbs.
  • Cool at least 5 minutes before eating.

Notes

  • Feel free to add chopped nuts or a tablespoon of nut butter.
  • You can swap any oil or melted butter.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 485kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 194mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg

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