Midnight Mug Cake for 2

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons Dutched cocoa powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 6 tablespoons high-quality semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons whole milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Whisk the sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder ,and salt together in a medium bowl. Then, in a second bowl, whisk together the egg, oil ,and vanilla.

2. 2

   Evenly divide the chocolate chips and milk between two 10-ounce microwave-safe mugs. Nuke on high for 30 seconds. Meanwhile, stir the egg mixture into the sugar mixture to thoroughly combine.

3. 3

   Carefully extract the mugs and whisk the chocolate-milk mixture until smooth. Then divide the batter between the mugs and stir to combineI usually use a fork for this..

4. 4

   Park the mugs on a paper plate or paper towel in the center of the microwave carrousel, and just let them sit therefor 3 minutes. (Don’t skip this step — it’s giving the baking powder a head start!) Then, microwave on high for 1 minute and 45 seconds. Be sure to gaze in wonder as the batter rises soufflé-like right up out of the mug only to sink safely back into the confines of the mug moments before the final bell.

5. 5

   Carefully remove the mugs and either turn out into a bowl to devour with ice cream or — as I do because I have the discipline to wait — cool almost to room temp and devour out of the mug with whipped cream.

6. 6

   You’re welcome.