Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
A quick and easy chocolate chip mug cake perfect for satisfying dessert cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar (packed) adds sweetness and moisture
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder leavening agent
- 1 pinch salt enhances flavor
Wet Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons milk adds moisture
- 3 tablespoons butter (melted) adds richness
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract adds flavor
Mix-ins
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips use milk chocolate or semi-sweet, mini chips are best
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by gathering a microwave-safe mug.
- Add the flour first into the mug.
- Add the packed light brown sugar into the mug with the flour.
- Incorporate the baking powder and salt into the flour and sugar mixture.
- Measure the milk and melted butter into the mug.
- Add the vanilla extract to the mixture.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, gently folding them into the batter.
Cooking
- Cook in the microwave for 1 minute. Adjust according to microwave power.
Notes
Make sure your mug is large enough to allow for the cake to rise without spilling over. Adjust the sweetness by tweaking the amount of brown sugar to your taste. A sprinkle of cinnamon can add extra flavor.