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Mug Brownie

Fudgy, warm brownie baked in a mug in the microwave — no oven, no mess, ready to eat in minutes. Customize with ice cream, nuts, or hot fudge.

Total time
8 min
Servings
1
Calories
485
Protein
8g
Mug Brownie
indulgentquickamericanvegetarianfudgydensedessertlate-night

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 whole egg
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug.

  2. 2

    Add oil, egg, and vanilla. Stir until no dry flour remains; batter will be thick.

  3. 3

    Microwave on high for 80–90 seconds until a toothpick inserted comes out fudgy.

  4. 4

    Let cool 1 minute. Top with ice cream, chocolate chips, or hot fudge.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug (8–12 oz)
  • spoon
  • toothpick

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