Chocolate Mug Cake

Let's cook

1. 1

   Mix dry in the mug

   Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt directly in a large mug with a fork until no cocoa lumps remain.

2. 2

   Add wet and beat smooth

   Add the egg, milk, melted butter, and vanilla and beat until completely smooth, scraping the bottom corners where dry flour hides.

3. 3

   Use a big enough mug

   The batter should fill no more than half the mug — it rises dramatically and will overflow otherwise.

4. 4

   Push chocolate into the centre

   Drop the chocolate chips into the middle of the batter without stirring, so they form a molten core.

5. 5

   Microwave short

   Microwave on full power for 70–90 seconds. Stop while the top still looks slightly wet — it firms up in seconds after.

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   Ten seconds too long turns this to rubber. Start at 70 seconds and add in 10-second bursts.

6. 6

   Rest

   Rest 1 minute before eating.

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