Microwave Brownie in a Cup
Fudgy and gooey Microwave Brownie in a Cup made with one egg yolk and chocolate chips, this makes the perfect single serving dessert recipe.
I'm leaving for Hawaii in 3 days, which means that I can't bake anything large.
Why is that you ask? Well, I learned my lesson two years ago when I left for 2 weeks to go camping. I made some delicious muffins before I left. I left the remaining in a container right in the middle of the kitchen, where I was hoping people in my house would see and eat.
But what happens when I get back? The container is now green and climbing with mold, and none of my muffins were touched! The thing with people in my house is that they will resist sweet things or desserts unless they are offered. Seriously, the self control on these people.
So I'm making another personal-sized dessert in a mug. Because I certainly don't need an invitation to have dessert. It seems to be a way of life for me.
Also having a brownie ready in front of you in less than 5 minutes is definitely my idea of a good time.
Microwave Brownie in a Cup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon salted butter
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
- ¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch of salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoon chocolate chips
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a microwave safe mug for around 10-20 seconds.
- Mix in the sugars, vanilla and salt with the melted butter. Stir in the egg yolk until fully combined.
- Add in the flour and cocoa powder, and mix until fully incorporated. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Place in the microwave, and microwave for around 45 seconds.
BRILLIANNTTTTT. Definitely a handy one for 'emergencies'.
Aloha! I love these when my husband is gone and I can make my own and not have leftovers!
I love super easy brownies in a mug! Perfect for a night alone in front of the t.v. 🙂 Also, can't wait to hear about your Hawaii trip. My hubby and I went there on our honeymoon and absolutely loved it!
Heavenly, my idea of comfort food!
I feel like it's the opposite here...if I leave ANYTHING in this apartment, the.boy will eat it before I get back. Even if I'm only gone for a day!
Love the sound of these brownies in a mug though!
My family sometimes does that too. They don`t know if they can eat my baked goods! LOL.
So jealous of Hawaii!
Those muffins wouldn't have lasted in our house -- in invitation needed! Love this brownie recipe, though -- perfect for those of us who have no self control! Have a great trip.
This looks great, and I bet just the smell of it is fantastically chocolatey! 🙂
Have an amazing time in Hawaii ^ ^ x
A fantastic mug cake!
Oh..those mug dessert...so good. A scoop of ice cream on top and I'm heaven.
ela h.
Gray Apron
Such an easy dessert! Dangerous, too!
I loooove mug desserts! This looks amazing! But, even more amazing is ... HAWAII ... in THREE days!?!? Have a fabulous time! 😀
Cathleen, you mug genius! Who would have thought that we could do brownies in a mug? My idea of brownies are always these square brown things. Have a great time in Hawaii!
That looks amazing! Gotta love microwave cakes 🙂