Mug Brownies

That’s one-minute for mixing, another for microwaving – the eating part likely won’t take much longer. There are a ton of microwave mug cakes floating around the internet — a common comment though is that they’re not chocolatey enough, and too spongy — likely a result of using a whole egg in a single-serving cake. It’s not ideal to use part of an egg though (what do you do with the rest) and so it occurred to me that leaving it out would result in a denser, more brownie-like chocolate creation. Give me a brownie over cake any day — especially a warm one I can scoop ice cream on top of. This ultra-simple brownie for one is totally divine.

Use unsweetened cocoa powder — it has much more chocolate flavor than sweetened drink mixes like powdered Quick.

Stir together your flour, brown sugar, cocoa and a pinch of salt. A fork works.

Stir in the oil and milk or coffee — I use the dregs of my morning cup.

Stir it together — you’ll have a thick, chocolatey paste.

Microwave it for a minute — if you have a powerful microwave check it after 30 seconds, but 60 should do it. It’ll be done when it’s puffed and springy to the touch, but still a little gooey when you stick your fork in it — like any good brownie should be.

One of these is technically enough for two, but you don’t have to share.

Two-Minute Mug Brownie
Adapted from Instructables.com
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Pinch salt
2 Tbsp canola or other mild vegetable oil
2 Tbsp milk, coffee or water
In a heatproof mug or ramekin, stir together the dry ingredients until no lumps remain. Stir in the oil and milk until you have a thick paste.
Microwave on high for a minute, checking it after 30 seconds (microwaves vary) – it will be done when it’s springy on top but still a bit gooey – like the very best brownie. Eat warm.