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Brownie in a Mug
Fudgy and soft, this brownie in a mug is a quick and simple way to satisfy chocolate cravings. It's the perfect last minute dessert made with pantry staples.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
6 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 874 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Generous pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2½ tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips plus more for sprinkling
- Ice cream to serve
Instructions
- Combine cocoa powder, flour, sugar, and salt in a 10- to 12-ounce microwave-safe coffee mug. Using a fork, stir until well combined. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir just until the dry ingredients are almost combined. Add the chocolate chips, and stir until well combined. Sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on top, if desired.
- Place the mug in the microwave and microwave on high power for 1 minute. The brownie should have risen and still appear moist in spots on the top. Continue cooking in 10-second intervals if the batter still looks raw. Let the brownie cool for a few minutes before serving with ice cream.
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Notes
- Make sure to measure your flour correctly. If you add too much flour to the recipe, you will have a less dense and fudgy mug brownie. I highly recommend using a scale to measure your flour. However, if you don’t have a scale, be sure to fluff your flour with a spoon and then spoon it into your cups before leveling it off with a knife. This method is the best way to measure flour without overpacking the measuring cup.
- Use real vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- A shorter, wider mug is ideal as it allows for more even cooking. I recommend a heavy ceramic mug with no metal.
- Avoid overcooking your brownie in a cup, as you will end up with a dry brownie.
- Do not overmix the batter, as it will lead to a tough brownie.
- The center will continue to bake and set after you remove the mug from the microwave, so don’t worry if they seem a bit too soft and fudgy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
874kcal
(44%)
Carbohydrates
100g
(33%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
52g
(80%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
20g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
97mg
(4%)
Potassium
446mg
(13%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
71g
(142%)
Vitamin A
418IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
193mg
(19%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 874
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 874kcal | 44% |
| Carbohydrates | 100g | 33% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 20g | 118% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 446mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 71g | 142% |
| Vitamin A | 418IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 193mg | 19% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.