"Let's face it, a nice creamy chocolate cake does a lot for a lot of people; it does for me."
Some things just aren't good for me. This cake is one of those things.
I can justify it by saying I'm not making a whole pan of brownies that will tempt me every time I pass the kitchen. But it is dangerously easy. I paged through several recipes that all involved as many ingredients as baking an actual, full size cake, and finally came across this one. Simple.
Especially on these Midwestern winter nights, a warm, gooey chocolate cake is the best kind of dessert. After everyone else is "pajama-ed" as Millie says, and tucked away into their beds, it's time for me to exhale and spill onto the couch. I find the softest blanket, click into great blogs or roam Pinterest, and sometimes, sneak a mug of fudgy cake. Once, I made a little one for Millie as a special treat, and she was amazed that we were eating cake from a cup. It's right up there next to corn dogs on sticks.
So. This is not Paleo or low carb or gluten free or 'clean' or anything remotely close. But it is a perfect way to satisfy that sudden, intense chocolate craving we've all been known to get.
The only note I should make is that this is not the time to be a gourmet cook- one, because this is a microwave cake, for goodness sake, but two, because you need to measure this out. Don't do a dash of this and a bit of that. Not that I would know from experience.
(I originally found the recipe (if you can even call it that) here.)
Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake
- 4 tablespoons of brownie mix
- 2 tablespoons milk or water (I've only made this with milk)
Pour both ingredients into a fairly wide-mouthed coffee mug. Stir until there are no big lumps/dry spots of mix. Microwave for about 60 seconds, adding 10 seconds more at a time if needed (mine takes about 70 seconds). Do not overcook- it's much better underdone than overdone. The top should look moist but cake-like. You could top the cake with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or even a bit of frosting, but I prefer mine as is.
10 kind comments from you:
Yum! I want it in my belly right now!
Oh man! I've tried a chocolate mug cake before like you mentioned, with the million and one ingredients, and it just was so dry. And took the fun out of it being in a mug, since it took so much longer to prep. This sounds yummy! I'll have to try it!
This looks so good!
"So. This is not Paleo or low carb or gluten free or 'clean' or anything remotely close. But it is a perfect way to satisfy that sudden, intense chocolate craving we've all been known to get."
AMEN.
hahah. when we get a microwave someday (the house didn't come with one that worked, lol), i will totally make this. probably when we have a bebe and i don't have time or desire to make an entire pan of wonderfulness. ;)
This is what I've been waiting for my whole life.
YUM!! Now that I have a chocolate sweet tooth, I have a feeling I may make this sooner rather than later.
YUMMM!
I heart mug cake so much. So. Much.
^what Michelle said. i'm literally making this RIGHT NOW. thank you for sharing, lovey:)
Soooo brownie mix is on my grocery list now.
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