Cake in a mug

This chocolate cake in a mug is a chocoholic's dream and you can make it in less than 5 minutes - and yes, that does include mixing and cooking time! This cake is dangerous and delicious. Find a scoop of ice-cream to eat with it or just wait in front of your microwave with your spoon ready!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup self-raising flour

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 2 tbsp cocoa

  • 1 egg

  • 3 tbsp milk

  • 3 tbsp vegetable oil

  • ½ tsp vanilla essence

  • 1 tbsp chocolate chips

Allergy Advice

Contains Dairy

Contains Eggs

Contains Gluten

Contains Soy

Equipment

  • 1 large mug
  • 1 spoon
  • 1 microwave

Instructions

  1. In a large mug, place all the dry ingredients and mix well with a spoon. Use the spoon to grind all of the cocoa against the side of the cup so there are no lumps.
  2. Add the egg and beat it a little on top of the dry ingredients to break the yolk.
  3. Add the oil, milk and vanilla and mix until well combined.
  4. Stir the chocolate chips in and put into the microwave on high for 3 minutes.
  5. Serve with a nice big scoop of ice-cream.

Notes

Tip
This a dirty little secret and should only be shared with other chocoholics so shhhhh.
Tip
Mix it really well and you will end up with a cake that rises beautifully and has a great texture.

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