Microwave mug cake

Need a quick chocolate fix? Try making this easy microwave mug cake with storecupboard ingredients. It's even more delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Prep:5 mins
Cook:2 mins

Serves 1
Easy

Nutrition per serving

kcal 1117
fat 47g
saturates 9g
carbs 146g
sugars 83g
fibre 8g
protein 23g
salt 0.9g

Ingredients

4 tbsp self-raising flour
4 tbsp caster sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 medium egg
3 tbsp milk
3 tbsp vegetable oil or sunflower oil
a few drops of vanilla essence or other essence (orange or peppermint work well)
2 tbsp chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins etc (optional)

Method

Add the flour, sugar and cocoa powder to the largest mug you have (to stop it overflowing in the microwave) and mix. Add the egg and mix in as much as you can, but don't worry if there's still dry mix left.
Add the milk, oil and essence and mix until smooth, before adding the chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins, if using, and mixing again. Centre your mug in the middle of the microwave oven and cook on high for 1½ -2 mins, or until it has stopped rising and is firm to the touch. Don't forget to watch it rise as it cooks!