5-Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

What you'll need

• 4 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoonsgranulated sugar
• 2 tablespoonsunsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoonbaking powder
• pinchsalt
• 3 tablespoonsmilk
• 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
• 1/4 teaspoonvanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon, optionalchocolate chips

Let's cook

1. 1In a large microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. 2Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract, and stir until smooth with no dry streaks.
3. 3Fold in the chocolate chips if using.
4. 4Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, checking at 60 seconds, until the cake has risen and is mostly set (a few moist crumbs are fine).
5. 5Let cool for a minute before eating, as it will be hot. Enjoy straight from the mug.