Microwave Mug Brownie
In short: A single-serve chocolate brownie cooked in a mug in under a minute. Gooey, rich and made from pantry basics, with no oven needed. It takes about 6 min in total and makes 1 servings.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 1 min
- Total
- 6 min
- Servings
- 1
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 455 kcal
A mug brownie is one warm, gooey chocolate dessert you can have in about five minutes, with no oven and almost no washing up. It uses pantry basics (butter, sugar, flour, cocoa and one egg yolk) and cooks in the microwave in under a minute. Microwaves vary a lot, so start with less time and add more in short steps. It is best eaten warm from the mug, with a spoon and a scoop of ice cream.
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large microwave-safe mug (at least 300 ml / 10 oz) for 15 to 20 seconds.
- Stir in the brown sugar, egg yolk, milk and vanilla with a fork until smooth.
- Add the flour, cocoa and salt and stir until no dry patches remain. Scrape the bottom of the mug, where flour likes to hide.
- Press the chocolate chips into the center of the batter.
- Microwave on high for 40 to 50 seconds, until the top looks set and the center is still slightly glossy. Check at 40 seconds and add 5 to 10 seconds if needed.
- Rest for 1 minute, then eat straight from the mug, topped with ice cream if you like.
Tips
- Every microwave is different. Undercooked is better than overcooked, because the brownie keeps cooking as it rests and turns rubbery if pushed too far.
- Drop a teaspoon of peanut butter or hazelnut cocoa spread into the middle before cooking for a molten center.
Questions and answers
Why is my mug brownie rubbery?
It was cooked too long. Cut 10 seconds from the time, and stir only until the flour disappears, because overmixing also toughens it.
Can I make a mug brownie without egg?
Yes. Leave out the yolk and add one more tablespoon of milk. The brownie will be denser and fudgier.
Can I bake a mug brownie in the oven instead?
Yes. Pour the batter into an oven-safe ramekin and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 14 to 16 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is still soft.
How long does it take to make Microwave Mug Brownie?
About 6 min in total: 5 min of preparation and 1 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Microwave Mug Brownie?
About 455 kcal per serving, with 7 g of protein, 49 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 455 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 4 g |
| Sugar | 31 g |
| Sodium | 220 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
