Microwave mug cake

• self-raising flour↗4 tbsp tbsp
• caster sugar↗4 tbsp tbsp
• cocoa powder↗2 tbsp tbsp
• medium egg↗1

  1

• milk↗3 tbsp tbsp

  3

• vegetable oil↗3 tbsp tbsp

  or sunflower oil

• a few drops of vanilla essence

  or other essence (orange or peppermint work well)

• chocolate chips↗2 tbsp tbsp

  nuts, or raisins etc (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Add 4 tbsp self-raising flour, 4 tbsp caster sugar and 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the largest mug you have (to stop it overflowing in the microwave) and mix.

2. 2

   Add 1 medium egg and mix in as much as you can, but don't worry if there's still dry mix left.

3. 3

   Add the 3 tbsp milk, 3 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil and a few drops of vanilla essence and mix until smooth, before adding 2 tbsp chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins, if using, and mix again.

4. 4

   Centre your mug in the middle of the microwave oven and cook on High for 1½ -2 mins, or until it has stopped rising and is firm to the touch.