Easy Microwave Mug Brownie
If you’re looking for an easy chocolate brownie made in a mug, then you’re going to love this recipe. Mug Brownie made in the microwave is a quick and easy way to satisfy your chocolate craving. This dessert is ready in only 5 minutes and makes a large serving for one or two!
Quick and easy is sometimes just what you need for a dessert. Haley here from If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen and today I’m sharing my recipe for a brownie in a mug. It’s a dessert for one (or even two) that is ready in 5 minutes! The fudgy, chocolate mug brownie tastes delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and drizzle of chocolate syrup.
Ingredients for chocolate mug brownie
To make a mug brownie, you’ll need a few ingredients that are likely already in your kitchen.
- Flour
- Sugar
- Cocoa Powder
- Salt
- Butter
- Water or Milk
- Vanilla
- Chocolate Chips
How to make a brownie in a mug
Once you have your ingredients, you can make your brownie in a mug in less than 5 minutes! Make sure you use a microwave-safe mug before mixing your ingredients.
- First, whisk dry ingredients. Whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and salt.
- Add wet ingredients. Pour melted butter, water or milk and vanilla into the mug and stir just until combined. DO NOT over mix. Stir for 8 to 10 seconds.
- Next, fold in the chocolate chips. Two or three stirs is good.
- Bake the brownie mug in the microwave. Microwave the mug for 60 to 90 seconds until the brownie is fully baked. The top will look baked and set.
Brownie Mug Cake Tips
- Use a large mug (at least 14 ounces) so the contents do not spill over during the mixing and baking process.
- You can use water or milk for the liquid in this recipe. The milk adds slightly more flavor, but either works great.
- Cook time is calculated for a standard 1200 watt microwave. Cook time may vary depending on wattage. We suggest cooking it for 60 seconds, then check for doneness before cooking for another 30 seconds.
- Let the brownie cool in the microwave for 5 minutes before eating. The mug will be hot!
- If you want to save some or all of the brownie for later, cover and store at room temperature. You can reheat for 10 to 15 seconds before consuming.
- Ice cream, chocolate syrup and whipped cream are optional garnishes for this dessert.
This brownie in a mug dessert is too good to resist for dessert! If your sweet tooth is impatient, try a few of our other favorite quick and easy desserts like Double Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug, Chocolate Pots de Creme, Sugar Cookie Truffles or Cannoli Dip. Enjoy!
Try our Vanilla Mug Cake, if you’re looking for a tasty vanilla cake made in a mug.
Microwave Mug Brownie
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- pinch of salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter , melted (or coconut oil)
- 3 tablespoons water (or milk)
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons semisweet chocolate chips
- vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup for garnish (optional)
Instructions
In a microwave safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder and salt.
Add melted butter, water and vanilla extract. Stir until mixture is smooth, about 10 seconds (avoid over mixing). Fold in chocolate chips.
Microwave mug on full power for 60 to 90 seconds. Brownie is done when the top is completely cooked. Allow to cool 5 minutes then serve with vanilla ice cream and chocolate syrup if desired.
Recipe Video
Notes
- Nutritional information does not include ice cream or chocolate syrup.
- This is a large serving. You can easily split this dessert into two servings.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 624, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 22g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 208mg, Potassium: 323mg, Carbohydrates: 75g, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 47g, Protein: 6g, Vitamin A: 700%, Calcium: 31%, Iron: 4%*Nutritional information is an estimate. Please consult a doctor or nutritionist for the most accurate nutritional info.
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Fantastic and so easy! This one is a keeper.
After the kids went to bed, this was just what I needed. Tasted great and easy to make. Pairs well with red wine 🙂
This is SO good. I’ve given up looking for a mug cake recipe in the past because most have egg and get a horrible spongy texture. This texture is spot on. I have made it at least 4 times during quarantine!! I use salted butter and 1/8 tsp of vanilla because I only had artificial and can’t take too much artificial vanilla flavour. Also tossed in some pecan pieces. SO GOOD!!
So glad you loved this! Thank you so much for the feedback.
With a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream on top? Perfection! I want to try it with some crushed Reeses PB cups next – delish!
Made this today! We are totally being lazy after a late New Year’s night last night, and this was cozy perfect!