3-Minute Brownie in a Mug

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If you have never made a mug brownie before, then today is your lucky day! Here lies a brownie in a mug recipe that is cooked in the microwave, ready to eat in 3 minutes flat. Perfect for when you’re craving Brownies, like right now.

Brownie in a Mug | Easy + Quick

This Brownie in a Mug recipe is SO GOOD. I’m telling you right now the texture is not like a regular chewy brownie….but it’s not a mushy, rubbery cake texture either (the kind you usually get with recipes like this). Instead, it lies somewhere else in a place I like to call dream town.

I’ve got a feeling that you all will be making this mug brownie this weekend…and it’s all thanks to my friend Claudia. That girl knows what’s up. I have no idea where she got this recipe, but it is PRIME. I was way skeptical at first, but then I tried it and just about died because:

1. no cake made in the microwave is typically worth my time/the calories
2. this recipe has no eggs….whaaaaa?
3. it was super chocolatey and delicious, probably thanks to the copious amounts of whipped cream up on top.

Um, swoon.

Main Ingredients Needed

You’re only 9 simple ingredients away from this delicious single-serving treat. Like many of the people who have tried this brownie in a mug recipe (see the comments) feel free to experiment to make this recipe even more perfect for you! Here’s what you’ll need to make this perfect mug brownie:

• Flour – this is all the structure we need for this brownie, especially if you keep it in the mug. No eggs here!
• Brown Sugar – to sweeten. You could also use regular sugar here as well.
• Cocoa Powder – unsweetened cocoa powder to be exact. To make it chocolatey.
• Milk – for moisture.
• Vegetable Oil – you can also melt the same measurement of butter and use that instead. Do not use olive oil, the taste is too pungent for this sweet treat.
• Salt – to balance out flavors.
• Vanilla – a good complement to the chocolate.
• Coffee Extract – optional but it brings out the chocolate flavor even more.
• Whipped Cream – use storebought or make your own homemade whipped cream for this recipe. Or even top with vanilla ice cream.

Looking for a brownie recipe that will feed a crowd? I’ve got you covered: Hot Fudge Brownie, Rocky Road Brownies, Cookie Dough Brownies and Butterfinger Brownies.

Microwave Brownie Pro Tips

To ensure a perfect brownie in a mug every time, I’ve compiled these tips and tricks, just for you!

• Don’t Overmix. The more you mix, the more gluten will form, the more it will taste like rubber.
• Don’t Overbake. Again with the rubber thing…..not good when we’re talking about brownies.
• Adjust Microwave Times. You’re probably going to have to do a little trial and error with your microwave, but I’m sure tummies across this great globe will happily oblige.
• Toppings. Ice cream and/or whipped cream is best placed on top of such a mug brownie.
• No Mug Brownie. If you want to not eat your brownie out of the mug and make it look prettier a la Lauren’s Latest, combine the batter together in a small bowl and pour into a greased mug. After it’s baked, loosen up the edges and plop it onto a plate. Add appropriate accouterments as necessary.

How to Make a Brownie in a Mug

For full details on how to make a Brownie in a Mug, check out the recipe card down below (with a super helpful video)!

Make Batter

In a small bowl stir flour, sugar, salt, and cocoa powder together so everything is evenly dispersed. Add in wet ingredients and stir to create a batter.

Microwave!

Spray mug with nonstick cooking spray and pour the batter in. Microwave 1-1 1/2 minutes until cake is just baked. Turn out of mug onto a plate and top with whipped cream.

And there you have it! Fabulous, 1-person chocolate treat ready in 3 minutes. Hot diggity dog.

Even More Brownie Recipes to Try!

• Zucchini Brownies
• Oreo Brownies
• Pumpkin Brownies
• Brownie Bites
• Mint Brownies

The printable recipe card is below along with a super helpful video. Thanks for the microwave brownie recipe, Claud!

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3-Minute Brownie in a Mug Recipe

If you have never made a mug brownie before, then today is your lucky day! Here lies a brownie in a mug recipe that is cooked in the microwave, ready to eat in 3 minutes flat. YUM!

servings 1 serving

Prep Time 2 mins

Cook Time 1 min

Total Time 3 mins

Ingredients

• ▢ 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• ▢ 1/4 cup brown sugar
• ▢ 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• ▢ 2 tablespoons milk
• ▢ 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ▢ pinch salt
• ▢ splash vanilla
• ▢ splash coffee extract optional
• ▢ sweetened whipped cream optional

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• In a small bowl stir flour, sugar, and cocoa powder together so everything is evenly dispersed. Add in wet ingredients and stir to create a batter. 
• Spray mug with nonstick cooking spray and pour the batter in. Microwave 1-1 1/2 minutes until cake if just baked. Turn out of mug onto a plate and top with whipped cream.

Video

Notes

If the calorie count is scaring you, simply halve everything!

Nutrition

Calories: 605kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 265mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 55g | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 3.2mg

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Brownie in a Cup, Brownie in a Mug, Mug Brownie, Single Serving Brownie