Chocolate Mug Cake

• servings: 1 serving

Ingredients

⅓ cup (42 g) all-purpose flour

¼ cup (50 g) sugar

2 Tbsp. Dutch-process cocoa powder

½ tsp. baking powder

Kosher salt

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Whipped cream or ice cream (for serving; optional)

Directions

Using a fork or small whisk, mix ⅓ cup (42 g) all-purpose flour, ¼ cup (50 g) sugar, 2 Tbsp. Dutch-process cocoa powder, ½ tsp. baking powder, and a large pinch of kosher salt in a large microwave-safe mug to combine. Add 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil and ¼ cup room-temperature water and stir until mixture is smooth.

Microwave cake on 50% power until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes. Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired. Editor’s note: Head this way for more great chocolate dessert recipes from our friends at Epicurious →