10-Min Mug Brownies (No Oven)
Rich, fudgy chocolate cake baked in a mug in the microwave — ready to eat in 5 minutes flat. Top with frosting and sprinkles for that viral cupcake vibe.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 380
- Protein
- 3g

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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- ¼ cup water
- ¼ cup vanilla frosting (store-bought)
- 2 tbsp colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug.
- 2
Stir in oil and water until batter is smooth with no dry bits.
- 3
Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds until the top looks set but center still jiggles slightly.
- 4
Let cool for 1 minute, then top with a dollop of frosting.
- 5
Sprinkle colorful sprinkles over the frosting and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (8–10 oz)
- spoon
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