Hot chocolate mug cake

• butter↗30g g
• milk↗3 tbsp tbsp
• egg↗1 medium

  1 medium

• light brown soft sugar↗2 tbsp tbsp
• vanilla extract↗a few drops of

  a few drops of

• plain flour↗4 tbsp tbsp
• cocoa powder↗1½ tbsp tbsp
• baking powder↗½ tsp tsp
• dark chocolate↗1 square of

  plus a few shavings to serve

• whipped cream↗

  to serve

• mini marshmallowssmall handful of

  small handful of

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Put the butter in a large heatproof mug and melt in the microwave on high for 30 seconds. Add the milk, egg, sugar and vanilla, and mix well.

2. 2

   Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and a pinch of salt using a fork until smooth. Push the square of chocolate down into the middle of the mixture.

3. 3

   Cook in the centre of the microwave on high for 1½-2 mins, or until risen and firm to touch. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows and chocolate shavings, and serve warm.