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Microwave Brownie in a Mug (single serving) Recipe

By adirao | Hacked from Microwave Chocolate Mug Brownie
Difficulty: Easy | Total Time: 3 minutes | Active Time: | Makes: 1 brownie

This was a quick and easy brownie recipe to start with (thus a great chocolate fix) but I found it a little heavy. I reduced the sugar and flour a bit. So far I’ve made it for all the chocolate lovers I know and they’ve adored it—mostly because it’s so fast and most people have all the ingredients all the time.

Serving suggestion: with vanilla ice cream or chilled cream. Keep topping up with cream as you get to the bottom. I haven’t tried it with chocolate or caramel sauce and nuts but they may be good. Sometimes when I’m really full, I share it with a loved one.

INGREDIENTS
  • 2 Tbs vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbs water
  • Few drops vanilla extract
  • A dash salt
  • A pinch instant coffee powder (optional)
  • 3 Tbs granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbs unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 Tbs all purpose flour
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a 12 oz coffee mug, mix water, oil, salt, vanilla and coffee, if using. Whisk well.
  2. Add cocoa powder, whisk well. Add sugar, whisk well. Add flour, whisk well.
  3. Microwave for 60-75 seconds: 60 seconds for a molten bottom, 75 for uniformly done. I normally choose 60.
  4. Enjoy with a spoon and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Careful, brownie will be hot.

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    Write a review | 18 Reviews
  • Microwave Brownie in a Mug (single serving) Recipe
    5

    So yummy and too convenient! :) My variations to the original: a tablespoon of peanut butter chips, (awesome) OR a dash of mint extract and a tablespoon of white chocolate chips (my FAV!). A must try! Be warned: once you try these it will be IMPOSSIBLE to stop! :)

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  • I made this and my brownie exploded O.o

  • What did I do wrong? Mine was awash in oil.

  • How cool is that? fast fix. I want a knife shirt like yours! real cute.

  • I just did this. So easy. Perfect for a quick brownie fix. Too easy actually. I put in 2 Tbsp of sugar and felt like it was sweet enough for me.

  • I was in a pinch tonight so I mixed about a quarter cup of chocolate chips, 2 tbs coconut milk, a tablespoon of flour, a tbs of sugar. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir together. Add a splash of vanilla extract, half of an egg, microwave for a minute more, let cool and enjoy!

  • By the way, I've found that this brownie is much better with dark cocoa powder rather than normal unsweetened. I have a sweet tooth though, so others might find it too sweet. I think it is fantastic!

  • Okay, this brownie has become a problem for me.

    It is just way to easy to make, and tastes awfully good. I'm having trouble stopping myself from making it whenever I feel like it. Most desserts I just keep out of the house or tell myself they are too time-consuming, but neither works for this thing! =P

  • we just did these to break up a boring Friday at work, Very good...extremely rich, I couldn't finish mine but had fun trying.

  • Texture wise it was more like a lava cake to me than a brownie (not dense or chewy) but good!

  • This is great for those college students who only have access to a microwave.

  • Really tasty. I was out of white flour so made it with whole wheat pastry flour and it still hits the spot.

  • This will be awesome in the cafe! I mean...we have mugs EVERYWHERE lol You're a freakin genius!

  • Great idea!!! so quick and you don't have to worry about eating too much later. I added berries and nuts.
    I am wondering whether we can make coffeecakes like this.

  • I can imagine adding some raisins or other dried fruit.
    Plus, upon completion, a splash of liqueur

  • I was really skeptical about microwave brownies, but YUM! This is a good recipe!

  • It simply never occured to me and I'm not a 'brownie' lover but I think the idea is great and might try it just for fun...