Craving a quick dessert? Try this easy microwave brownie recipe! This no-bake treat takes just 5 minutes to prepare and contains no eggs, making it both delicious and simple to make.
If you’ve been following me for a while, you know that I prefer desserts with easy recipes. I start to panic when I see long lists of ingredients with names I’ve never heard before. So, when I came across a microwave mug cake recipe while browsing Pinterest, I was intrigued. After making some adjustments to the original recipe, I created this version of a chocolate muffin in a cup that truly meets my expectations.
The most challenging part, surprisingly, was determining the right ratio of ingredients for the cups I had. My husband is a devoted cocoa fan, so I had to consider a serving for him as well. In short, the mixture should yield enough for two cups with a total volume of 450 ml. Be careful not to overfill the cups, as the batter will expand and may leak.
Feel free to experiment with the fillings you add to your microwave chocolate mug cake. You can choose from your favorite types of chocolate, nuts, dried fruits, berries, tiny marshmallows, and more. Alternatively, you can skip the selection process and combine a little bit of everything for a unique flavor!
I cannot emphasize enough how worthwhile this dessert is. This quick microwave brownie is only possible to make with cocoa powder. Typically, only chocolate muffins are baked in the microwave since standard pastries often don’t look appealing. Let’s take a look at how to make a chocolate mug cake with the step-by-step guide below.
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Brownie Mug Cake Ingredients:
- 3 tbsps. vegetable oil;
- 100 ml milk;
- 75 g sugar of your choice;
- 3 g baking powder;
- 35 g cocoa powder;
- 75 g all-purpose flour;
- Chocolate (chips) and nuts for filling.
If you have no weights for measuring ingredients, follow the links to know how you can get the necessary amount of substances using only a spoon.
How to make chocolate muffins in the microwave:
- If you combine ingredients straight in a cup, I found that it is sufficient to add liquids first. In this way, no flour no cocoa will stick to the bottom. Pour milk and oil into the cup.
- Now, add all the dry ingredients one after another. To get the muffin fluffier try sifting them through a sieve. First to go is baking powder, then flour, and finally cocoa powder.
- Finally, add sugar.
- Give the mixture a nice stir until smooth and well combined.
- If you want to add some crunchiness to the dessert, now will be a perfect time to throw some chocolate chips and nuts of your choice. Mine always will be walnuts as their extinct taste complements the chocolate perfectly. Mix the content of the cup one more time.
- All microwaves are different and can have different maximum capacities and power levels. For a microwave with 800 watts as 100% power, the cooking time of cake in a cup will be around two minutes. I would highly advise you to set the timer for 1 minute first. Check the muffin if the top is still sticky add another 30 seconds; check once again and add 30 seconds more if necessary. If you overcook the cake, it will lose its moist and tender texture.
- Let the microwave mug cake cool down a bit before serving! Sprinkle some icing sugar over the top. You also can have it with fresh berries, whipped cream, and even ice cream. Enjoy your dessert!
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Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- If you combine ingredients straight in a cup, I found that it is sufficient to add liquids first. In this way, no flour no cocoa will stick to the bottom. Pour milk and oil into the cup.
- Now, add all the dry ingredients one after another. To get the muffin fluffier try sifting them through a sieve. First to go is baking powder, then flour, and finally cocoa powder.
- Finally, add sugar.
- Give the mixture a nice stir until smooth and well combined.
- If you want to add some crunchiness to the dessert, now will be a perfect time to throw some chocolate chips and nuts of your choice. Mine always will be walnuts as their extinct taste complements the chocolate perfectly. Mix the content of the cup one more time.
- All microwaves are different and can have different maximum capacities and power levels. For a microwave with 800 watts as 100% power, the cooking time of cake in a cup will be around two minutes. I would highly advise you to set the timer for 1 minute first. Check the muffin if the top is still sticky add another 30 seconds; check once again and add 30 seconds more if necessary. If you overcook the cake, it will lose its moist and tender texture.
- Let the microwave mug cake cool down a bit before serving! Sprinkle some icing sugar over the top. You also can have it with fresh berries, whipped cream, and even ice cream. Enjoy your dessert!
Notes
If you have delightful dessert recipes that can be effortlessly prepared in the microwave or that can be elevated to new heights through a quick blast of heat afterward, we invite you to share them in the comment section below. Your delicious creations could inspire others to explore the joys of quick and easy microwave treats!
Julia Miller is the founder of FreeFoodTips. Julia loves to travel and test new recipes. Here you will find recipes that are simple, delicious and perfect for everyday meals. FreeFoodTips is also packed with cooking tips and tricks.
