Description
This fudgy mug brownie is a quick and easy dessert for one, made in a microwave in just minutes. It features a rich chocolate flavor and a soft, moist texture perfect for a warm treat.
Ingredients
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Brownie Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tbsp dutch process cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated white sugar
- 2 tbsp oil (canola, vegetable, or olive oil)
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 1/2 tbsp chopped dark chocolate
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In an 8 oz microwave-safe mug, combine the cocoa powder, flour, and sugar. Whisk together thoroughly using a mini whisk to ensure all dry ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the oil and water. Whisk briskly until the batter is smooth and lumps of cocoa or flour are broken up completely.
- Incorporate Chocolate: Stir half of the chopped dark chocolate into the batter, then sprinkle the remaining chocolate evenly on top.
- Microwave Cooking: Microwave on full power for about 40 seconds using a 1000 watt microwave. Adjust cook time if your microwave has a different wattage. The top of the brownie should appear mostly dry, though still slightly moist.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownie cool for a few minutes to allow it to set slightly. Enjoy warm directly from the mug with a spoon for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- The single serving size is small and very rich; the brownie only rises about two-thirds the height of the mug.
- For best results, avoid doubling the recipe in one mug; instead, make two separate mug brownies.
- The texture is loose and crumbly due to no egg; eat with a spoon inside the mug rather than trying to remove it.
- If a firmer texture is preferred, replace 1 tablespoon of water with 1 tablespoon of whisked egg to act as a binding agent.
- This mug brownie is best eaten warm, as it becomes less fudgy and more crumbly when cooled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
