Microwave mug cake

Description: 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

Dietary Requirements: Vegetarian,

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Total Cooking Time: 7 mins

Credits:

Author: Member recipe by cabrioletbird

Website Used: BBCGoodFood / Tasty

Rating:

Average Rating: 4

Number of Ratings: 394

Nutrition Data 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)

Equipment:

microwave, oven,

Directions:

Add 4 tbsp self-raising flour, 4 tbsp caster sugar and 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the largest mug you have (to stop it overflowing in the microwave) and mix.

Add 1 medium egg and mix in as much as you can, but don't worry if there's still dry mix left.

Add the 3 tbsp milk, 3 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil and a few drops of vanilla essence and mix until smooth, before adding 2 tbsp chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins, if using, and mix 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.

Estimated Recipe Prices:

Estimated Cost Per Serving: £0.73

Total Estimated Cost: £0.71

Ingredient Cost Breakdown:

4 tablespoons self-raising flour:

£0.03

4 tablespoons caster sugar:

£0.05

2 tablespoons cocoa powder:

£0.13

1 medium egg:

£0.18

3 tablespoons milk: