Sometimes I feel like my blog posts really don’t need any words. Can’t a picture just say enough =)? But really, how can I tell you more than what a photo can show you? I’ve never really been one that has a whole lot to say. I’m more of a creative thinker who likes to sit back and read a food magazine or something – BUT when it comes to talking about food I really do have plenty to say. So, even though sometimes photos don’t need words I still like to add them because I can’t stop thinking and talking about food. I also can’t stop thinking about chocolate. Ever. No matter how much chocolate I have, I could never be completely satisfied with that amount. Why? It’s in my nature, I’m a female and I just always want what I don’t have =). Okay I’m mostly kidding, but really I could never have too much chocolate. I crave it everyday. It’s like my daily vitamin, antioxidants right? I don’t really eat it every day, but most days. Hmmm I think I’m on to something though, maybe those non-chocolate days are the culprit of those “bad days”. I really love chocolate (if you can’t tell) and every form it comes in. Days like today it will be 6:30 pm, just a few minutes after dinner and those dessert cravings kick in, but I’m totally feeling like I just really can’t wait an hour for brownies. What’s a woman to do? Three words. Microwave. Mug. Brownie. Yes that’s right. A brownie made in the microwave, in a mug, ready to indulge in, in just 5 minutes. It is a dangerous thing I tell you! This is what dreams are made of.
In my opinion this MUST be served warm, and preferably covered with ice cream – which will melt all along the top surface of the brownie and flow through the gaps down the sides of this decadent delicious dessert. It tastes just like a skillet brownie warm out of the oven. Yes, it’s love. True love. Enjoy! Try your best not to make one everyday =).
Yes, this could really use some more chocolate love. Bring on the chocolate sauce!
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp salted butter
- 1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 Tbsp cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 Tbsp chocolate chips (I used half milk chocolate & half semi-sweet)
- For Microwave Brownie Sundaes:
- Serve with ice cream (cookies and cream, vanilla bean, chocolate or caramel)
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce or caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt, if desired
Directions
- Add butter and brown sugar to a 12 oz (or larger mug). Heat in microwave on HIGH power 45 seconds, then remove from microwave and stir mixture with a fork. Mix in egg and vanilla extract. Stir in cocoa powder. Add flour, baking powder and salt and stir until well combine. Mix in chocolate chips. Set microwave on 50% power and cook mixture 1 minute 50 seconds - 2 minutes 30 seconds (time will vary based on varying microwaves wattage, don't overcook or it may result in a tough brownie). Serve warm topped with ice cream and chocolate sauce or caramel sauce and sea salt, if desired.
- Recipe Source: Cooking Classy
Maria: Gotta try this one! March 4, 2013 at 9:32pm
Jaclyn: I hope you do Maria =). March 5, 2013 at 1:34pm
Averie @ Averie Cooks: Your mug cake is gorgeous! I included a recipe for one in my book and now that I’m seeing your glass mug, wish I had used glass for the photos! I use glass for everything else – b/c you’re right, who needs words with the right pics :) March 4, 2013 at 11:11pm
Jaclyn: Averie – that is awesome! I just saw that you have a cookbook coming out – I didn’t know. Jealous =). It looks amazing, great job!! March 6, 2013 at 10:18am
Kimberley: Wowza, my mouth is watering! It’s ok to have mug brownies for breakfast right?
PS. Your blog is ah-ma-zing!! March 5, 2013 at 7:34am
Jaclyn: Thanks so much Kimberley! March 5, 2013 at 1:33pm
Kayle (The Cooking Actress): Ohhh sweet heaven this looks MARVELOUS! March 5, 2013 at 7:58am
Kelsey: These pictures are just gorgeous! March 5, 2013 at 9:27am
Jaclyn: Thanks Kelsey =)! March 5, 2013 at 9:34am
Kim @ Soliloquy Of Food & Such: I love that you didn’t stop at just a brownie in a mug…you took it over the top with ice cream & chocolate sauce – oozing down the mug. TDF. March 5, 2013 at 9:29am
Angela @ Another Bite Please: who wouldn’t want a mug of that!!!!!! i can just imagine the beautiful mess my boys would make “drinking” that…fun yummy idea. March 5, 2013 at 4:16pm
Rachel @ Bakerita: Those pictures…heaven. Chocoholic’s dream! March 5, 2013 at 5:08pm
Jaclyn: Thanks Rachel =)! March 5, 2013 at 6:35pm
Sandy: Just made this and it was amazing. So chocolatey I needed a glass a milk after it.
My husband who doesn’t like desserts said it was delicious. I noticed that you did not mention where to add the chocolate chips. I assume it was just stirred into the batter and that what I did. Thanks again for another wonderful recipe. Yummy! March 5, 2013 at 5:47pm
Jaclyn: Sandy – I’m so glad you and your husband enjoyed this mug brownie! Sorry I didn’t add that in, you were right though I just mix them into the batter at the end =). Thanks so much for your comment! March 5, 2013 at 6:25pm
Christie: I’m getting off the couch to make this right NOW! Nothing tops warm brownies w/ icecream and hot fudge. I might be in big trouble! March 5, 2013 at 9:27pm
Chung-Ah | Damn Delicious: Oh man I’m going to have to have at least one of these a day! March 6, 2013 at 1:19am
Charul @ Tadka Masala: OMG!!! That looks soooo delicious that I am sooo seriously craving for it now. And, that ice-cream with the oozing sauce on the top. Wow!!! :) March 6, 2013 at 10:32am
Kristy @ Sweet Treats & More: I have no patience when it comes to a dessert craving after dinner either! I love this!! March 6, 2013 at 7:16pm
anne gratton: wow! this could be trouble!! ;) March 7, 2013 at 10:53am
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Sandy: Just wanted to let you know that I passed this recipe to about 6 people I work with who all love brownies. Jen bailed on the Angel Food Cake she was going to make for her husband for his birthday and with help from her kids made him this instead. She raved at how much everyone loved this and how easy it was to make. She is definately going to make this again. Thanks for all your dedication in sharing wonderful recipes. March 9, 2013 at 7:06pm
Jaclyn: Sandy – that is so great to hear =)! I’m so glad it was enjoyed and even for a birthday! Thanks for sharing the recipe and for your nice comment! March 9, 2013 at 11:25pm
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Katie: We are doing a project in chemistry where we have to instruct the class on how to make a food that’s not normal and this is what im going to do! Looks super yummy! (: April 29, 2013 at 8:26pm
Jaclyn: I hope you love it Katie and good luck :)! April 30, 2013 at 7:50pm