5 Minute Cake in a Mug

This is so dangerous to anyone who is attempting to eat healthy or loose a few of those extra pounds.  This is a no mess, easy and fast recipe to making a chocolate delight for one. 

Here's all it takes -

Ingredients:

4 tbsp. flour
4 tbsp. sugar
2 tbsp. cocoa
1 egg
3 tbsp. milk
3 tbsp. oil
a small splash of vanilla extract
1 large coffee mug
3 tbsp.  chocolate chips (optional) ( you could add other options also, i.e. nuts, dried fruit, etc.)

Method:

Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well. Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again.

Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts (high). The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired.

 

If you use a mug that is not quite large enough, your cake may look a bit like this.  Never fear - it will still taste delicious.  I put a paper towel under mine, just in case of the spill over.