Chocolate Cake In A Mug

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 4 Tablespoons all purpose flour sifted
  • 2 Tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1/4 Tablespoon Madagascar vanilla extract
  • dash salt
  • whipped cream for topping
  • Powdered cocoa for Topping

Preparation

Step 1

In a small bowl whisk together butter, water and vanilla.
Whisk in cocoa, flour and salt.
Pour into a 12 oz or larger mug.
Microwave on high for 60 seconds.
Cake will be HOT!!! Allow to sit for a few minutes to cool.
Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa.


Quick notes

My microwave is 1100 watts. Center of cake will be like a ‘molten’ chocolate cake that you get at some restaurants. If you cook about 75 seconds you’ll get a uniformly baked little cake. Personally, I like the molten variety. You can use cupcake liners or not.