How to Make the Best Brownie in a Mug
We did experiment a bit.
Melted butter or a neutral oil is also good.
A pinch of salt helps make the chocolate more chocolate-y.
Annika Panikker
When it’s done, it’s HOT.
Perfect for topping with a little vanilla ice cream or whipping cream.
The trick is getting the cooking time right for your microwave.
Annika Panikker
Every microwave oven model is different.
Our 1650 watt microwave cooked them in 1 minute 10 seconds.
So you may need to adjust the time to get the brownie to cook properly with your microwave.
Annika Panikker
If you like something lighter, we’d recommendanother mug cake recipe.
Pick the Right Mug
Let It Cool (Slightly!)
Straight from the microwave, its too hot to enjoy, and may even burn your tongue.
Annika Panikker
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They’ll work but they may get very hot.
Best to use a plain old everyday un-fancy mug.
Annika Panikker
A regular 12 to 16 ounce mug will do fine.
If its not melted after that, continue to microwave in 10-seconds bursts until it is.
This step is unnecessary if you’re using extra virgin olive oil or a neutral oil.
Annika Panikker
Stir with a fork until it resembles brown sand and there are no clumps.
Stir in the butter (or oil) with a fork until a paste forms.
Then add the milk (or water or coffee) and vanilla.
Annika Panikker
Stir with the same fork until smooth.
The batter may look a little thin, but dont worrythats how its supposed to be.
Microwave, uncovered, on high power for 1 minute.
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After cooking, the brownie should still look a tad moist, not dry.
Some wet-looking spots are okay; those will set up as the brownie rests.
Let the brownie rest for 4 minutes.
The inside of the brownie is very hot and still cooking, even though its not in the microwave.
It may be hard, but the wait is worth it!
It gives the brownie a better flavor and texture.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a small dab of cream (whipped or unwhipped).
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