Melt-in-the-middle mug cake

• sunflower oil↗2 tbsp tbsp
• medium egg↗1
• plain flour↗2 tbsp tbsp
• light brown sugar↗3 tbsp tbsp
• cocoa powder↗1 tbsp tbsp
• dash of vanilla extract↗
• boiling water1 tbsp tbsp
• soft chocolate truffle1

  of your choice (we used Lindt Lindor)

• ice cream

  or cream, to serve (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Using a fork, whisk all the ingredients, aside from the chocolate truffle, with a pinch of salt in a large mug (ours was 350ml).

2. 2

   Push the chocolate into the centre of the batter, and microwave the cake on high for 45 secs until cooked on the outside with a liquid molten centre. Serve hot with ice cream or cream, if you like.