Minute Chocolate Mug Cake

Recipe View In a mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, sugar, cocoa powder, melted butter, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and salt until the mixture is smooth. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Stir in the toasted sliced almonds, miniature semisweet chocolate chips, and shredded coconut. Then, whisk in the milk until well combined. (1 minute)

Recipe View In a separate small bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking powder using a mini whisk or fork. (30 seconds)

Recipe View Gradually pour the flour mixture over the wet ingredients, whisking gently until just combined and no visible flour remains. Be careful not to overmix. (1 minute)

Recipe View Divide the batter evenly between two microwave-safe coffee mugs. Gently tap the mugs on a work surface to release any trapped air bubbles. (30 seconds)

Recipe View Place one mug at a time in the microwave and cook on high for 45 seconds. The batter will start to rise noticeably in the last 10-15 seconds. (45 seconds)

Recipe View The cooked cake will slightly collapse after microwaving. Remove the mug from the microwave and let it cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Lightly dust each serving with confectioners' sugar and a sprinkle of unsweetened cocoa powder. Place the mugs on saucers and serve immediately. (1 minute)