Name: Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients: ⅓ cup (42 g) all-purpose flour; ¼ cup (50 g) sugar; 2 Tbsp. Dutch-process cocoa powder; ½ tsp. baking powder; Kosher salt; 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; Whipped cream or ice cream (for serving; optional)

Ingredients

⅓ cup (42 g) all-purpose flour
¼ cup (50 g) sugar
2 Tbsp. Dutch-process cocoa powder
½ tsp. baking powder
Kosher salt
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
Whipped cream or ice cream (for serving; optional)

Steps

Using a fork or small whisk, mix ⅓ cup (42 g) all-purpose flour, ¼ cup (50 g) sugar, 2 Tbsp. Dutch-process cocoa powder, ½ tsp. baking powder, and a large pinch of kosher salt in a large microwave-safe mug to combine. Add 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil and ¼ cup room-temperature water and stir until mixture is smooth.
Microwave cake on 50% power until cooked through, about 3 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes. Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired. Editor’s note: Head this way for more great chocolate dessert recipes from our friends at Epicurious →