Finally a recipe scaled for just one serving!  These are great for a quick snack when you are craving a warm, chocolately treat.

Yield:  1 mug cake

Ingredients

4 tablespoon all purpose flour (spooned and leveled)

2 tablespoon granulated sugar

1 tablespoon cocoa powder

1/2 tsp baking powder

4 tablespoon milk

¼ tsp vanilla extract

pinch salt

2 tablespoon butter, melted and cooled

Optional toppings:  1 tablespoon butter (soften in microwave 10 seconds) + ¼ cup powdered sugar +1 tsp to 1 tablespoon milk (for desired consistency)

1 tsp sprinkles 

chocolate or carmel sauce

small scoop ice cream

Instructions

1. Combine flour, baking and cocoa powder, sugar, salt in a large microwave-proof mug. Set aside.  

2. Melt butter in a small bowl.  Add the milk and vanilla and stir.

3. Pour milk and butter mixture over the flour mixture.

4. Stir gently until everything is combined.

5. Microwave for 45 seconds to 1 minute or until cake is set up and toothpick comes out without batter.  Note that this is a moist cake which may stick to the toothpick.

6. Allow to cool for up to 5 minutes before topping.

Notes

1. Before beginning:  Clean your work surfaces, start your hot, soapy dishwater, and assemble all of your ingredients and equipment