Chocolate cake in a mug

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Yield

1 serving

Ingredients

• ¼ cup all purpose flour
• ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
• Dash of salt
• 3 tablespoons milk (or milk substitute)
• 1 tablespoon water
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons sugar (or sugar substitute)
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon canola oil (or 1½ tablespoons of plain, unsweetened applesauce)

Cook

Combine first five ingredients in a large microwave-safe mug or bowl; stir in milk, oil, water, and vanilla. Cook in microwave until cake is done in the middle, about 1 minute 45 seconds. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar or chocolate chips.

Photography by Bill Nellans

Food styling by Jennifer Nellans