This Brownie in a Mug recipe provides a fudgy, chocolatey, and decadent brownie perfect for a single serving. Making this brownie is quick; it cooks in only one minute in the microwave!
Making the moist and eggless Brownie in a Mug is simple but delicious and one of the easiest desserts you will ever make!
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One-Minute Brownie in a Mug
There is nothing better than small-batch desserts. You do not need to bake a whole batch whenever you crave a sweet or chocolatey dessert. Instead, make a small batch or mug of desserts to satisfy your craving!
After posting the Vanilla Mug Cake (Eggless) recipe, I wanted to share the mug brownie recipe for a long time. This Chocolate Brownie in a Mug is our family favorite, and we love to indulge in warm brownies with vanilla ice cream.
The recipe requires only a few ingredients, and you will get a decadent double chocolate brownie in less than five minutes. I cook the brownie for a minute in my microwave. However, the time may vary, and it may take a little less or more than a minute for you, depending on your microwave.
Brownie in a Mug is an eggless recipe, and you can easily scale it up so that each of your family members can have their own individual dessert.
The recipe is not only easy but also mess-free! You whip the brownie batter into a mug, and the same mug goes into the microwave, so cleaning up is also easy and quick.
You can enjoy the warm brownie as it is or top it with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Why You Will Love This Quick Dessert
- Brownie in a Mug is fudgy, chocolatey, and decadent.
- It is perfect for a single serving and portion control.
- The recipe comes together in less than five minutes.
- You only need to microwave the brownie for a minute or so.
- It tastes delicious as it is or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
- Even if it is a single serving, it may still be enough for you and your partner.
Ingredients and Notes
- All-Purpose Flour: I used unbleached all-purpose flour and recommend the same.
- Cocoa Powder: As usual, I like to use Dutch-processed cocoa powder, but you can also use natural cocoa powder.
- Sugar: I like to use dark brown sugar for extra moisture. But you can use light brown or granulated sugar for this brownie.
- Salt: A pinch of salt elevates the other flavors.
- Milk: My preference is milk, but you can also use water or coffee instead of milk.
- Oil: Use any neutral-flavored oil, such as sunflower, light olive, vegetable, or canola oil. For the butter flavor, use melted butter instead of oil.
- Vanilla: Use pure vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Chocolate Chips: Add semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips as you prefer.
How To Make Eggless Brownie in a Mug
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and salt in a medium microwavable mug.
- Pour in the milk, oil, and vanilla and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips.
- Sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on the top.
- Place the mug in the microwave and microwave for 45 to 60 seconds until it has risen and firm to the touch.
- If your brownie looks raw after one minute of cooking, continue cooking in 5-second intervals.
- I cook the brownie for 60 seconds in my microwave.
- But because your timing may vary, always watch your mug while it is in the microwave.
- Let the brownie cool for 3-4 minutes, and then serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
How To Serve Brownie In a Mug
- I highly recommend serving this brownie when it is still warm.
- You can top it with vanilla ice cream.
- Or, place a dollop of whipped cream on the top and enjoy!
- For a triple chocolatey treat, you can also drizzle some chocolate sauce over the warm brownie in a mug.
- Or, drizzle caramel sauce before serving.
- These are a few suggestions, but you can enjoy this quick brownie as you would prefer the regular brownie.
Tips For Baking a Brownie In a Mug
Mug: A standard-size mug is fine for this recipe. However, try to use a 10-12oz mug.
Cocoa Powder: I generally use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for most chocolatey treats. However, you can also use natural cocoa powder for this decadent Brownie in a Mug.
Sugar: I like to use dark brown sugar, but you can use granulated white sugar or light brown sugar.
Oil: If you prefer this quick brownie with butter flavor, add melted butter instead of oil.
Chocolate Chips: Do not skip adding chocolate chips. They make the brownie fudgy. However, you can use chocolate chunks instead of chocolate chips.
Do Not Overmix: Overmixing will lead to a tough brownie, so do not overmix the ingredients.
Cooking the Brownie: Do not overcook this Brownie in a Mug. Start with 60 seconds, then cook for 10-20 seconds as necessary.
Add-Ins: You can add one of these elements: a tablespoon of walnuts, chopped peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, or slivered almonds.
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Brownie in a Mug (Eggless)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 3 tablespoon dark or light brown sugar
- A pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoon oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 2 tablespoon chocolate chips plus more for topping
Instructions
- Mix the flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, and salt in a medium microwavable mug.
- Pour in the milk, oil, and vanilla and mix until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips. Sprinkle a few more chocolate chips on the top.
- Place the mug in the microwave and microwave for 60 seconds until it has risen and firm to the touch.
- If your brownie looks raw after one minute of cooking, continue cooking in 5-second intervals.
- I cook the brownie for 60 seconds in my microwave. But because your timing may vary, always watch your mug while it is in the microwave.
- Let the brownie cool for 3-4 minutes, and then serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Serving Suggestions
- I highly recommend serving this brownie when it is still warm.
- You can top it with vanilla ice cream.
- Or, place a dollop of whipped cream on the top and enjoy!
- For a triple chocolatey treat, you can also drizzle some chocolate sauce over the warm brownie in a mug.
- Or, drizzle caramel sauce before serving.
- These are a few suggestions, but you can enjoy this quick brownie as you would prefer the regular brownie.
Notes
- Mug: A standard-size mug is fine for this recipe. However, try to use a 10-12oz mug.
- Cocoa Powder: I generally use Dutch-processed cocoa powder for most baked goods. However, you can also use natural cocoa powder for this decadent Brownie in a Mug.
- Sugar: I like to use dark brown sugar, but you can use granulated white sugar or light brown sugar.
- Oil: If you prefer this quick brownie with butter flavor, add melted butter instead of oil.
- Chocolate Chips: Do not skip adding chocolate chips. They make the brownie fudgy. However, you can use chocolate chunks instead of chocolate chips.
- Do Not Overmix: Overmixing will lead to a tough brownie, so do not overmix the ingredients.
- Cooking the Brownie: Do not overcook this Brownie in a Mug. Start with 60 seconds, then cook for 10-20 seconds as necessary.
- Add-Ins: You can add one of these elements: a tablespoon of walnuts, chopped peanut butter cups, peanut butter chips, or slivered almonds.
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