Easy Chocolate Mug Cake

We've all had those days when you have unexpected company or you just feel like having dessert but don't want to spend a lot of time making it.  If so, this recipe is for you.  It takes only a few minutes to throw together and 90 seconds to bake in the microwave.  You can gussy it up with caramel sauce, ice cream, whip cream, sprinkles....Your choice. 

Okay, it's not as good as a cake made from scratch but this is pretty darn good.  I have very discerning dessert eaters at my house and this hit the mark.

So go ahead, treat yourself.  Oh, these can easily be made vegan by using Oat or Almond Milk. 

Easy Chocolate Mug Cake    

                                                                                                            Makes 1 Mug Cake                                                 

3 Tbsp. Flour

3 Tbsp. Sugar

2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder*         

¼ tsp. baking powder

pinch of salt

3 Tbsp milk

3 Tbsp Vegetable Oil

Drop of vanilla extract

Extras:

2 soft caramel squares cut in half, or 2 squares caramilk

1 Tbsp. chocolate chips

! Tbsp. finely chopped pecans

Toppings:

Whip cream, ice cream, marshmallow cream, caramel sauce

1. In a 12 ounce microwave safe mug**, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt.  Break up any lumps of flour or cocoa until well combined.
2. Add the milk, oil and vanilla and stir with fork until mixed through.
3. Add any extras and stir.
4. With a wet paper towel, clean the inside rim of the mug right to the batter.
5. Microwave for 90 seconds.  
6. Serve with your favourite topping.

* I used Dutch Process cocoa powder for a darker chocolate flavour

** Fill a measuring cup with 12 ounces of water to check the size of your mug.  Too small and you'll find cake overflowing the mug.