Ingredients

•1 large coffee mug
•4 tablespoons plain flour (do not use self-rising)
•4 tablespoons sugar
•2 tablespoons baking cocoa
•1 egg
•3 tablespoons milk
•3 tablespoons oil
•3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
•Small splash of vanilla
•Chocolate syrup (optional)
•Whipped topping (optional)

Directions

1.Add dry ingredients to mug, & mix well .
2.Add egg & mix thoroughly.
3.Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.
4.Add chocolate chips (if using), vanilla, mix again.
5.Set mug in the microwave & cook for 2½ to 3 min at 1,000 watts.
6.Cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don’t be alarmed!
7.Some report that 2½ minutes works best. It depends upon your microwave. So, watch carefully to not over do it!
8.Remove from microwave.
9.Allow cake to cool a little, then tip out onto a plate, if desired.
10.Drizzle with chocolate syrup and top with whipped topping, if desired!
11.This can serve 2 if you care to share!