Chocolate Muffin in a Mug

It was Sunday night, almost 9.30 and we needed cake, urgently. Something fresh, warm.....and chocolatey. I had wanted to try this one out for ages and so, during the 'X-Factor' commercial break, made this, the fastest chocolate muffin in the world. 


This is not joke, this 'Chocolate Muffin in a Mug' and  it took five minutes from start to scratch (even if I almost died when I collided with the fridge door at one point).  Ok, it may not look like your average muffin but who cares at 9.30 on a Sunday night? 


Delicious Chocolate Muffin in a mug and Gary Barlow on the telly, the perfect ending to a busy weekend. I may have to start the day with one every morning......enjoy!






Chocolate Muffin in a Mug


Serves one, takes 5 minutes (maybe 10 if your cupboards are in a mess)


4 tablespoons self raising flour
2 tablespoons sugar (brown nicest but white will do)
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
¼ teaspoon vanilla essence
1 tablespoon choc chips (grated dark chocolate will do)


1 large mug




1. Put flour, sugar, cocoa into the mug, and mix well with fork.


2. Beat together the egg, oil and milk, and vanilla essence and pour into dry mixture. Beat well with your fork, be sure to get all the flour up from the bottom (Don't be too energetic, wouldn't want your mug to crack....)


3. Pop your mug into the microwave and cook for 3 minutes on full power (keep an eye on it, watch it rise. Depending on your microwave, it may take less or more time)


4. When the muffin stops rising and it firm to touch, you know it is cooked.


5. Run a knife around the edge and tip out. Or, eat straight from the mug (allowing it to cool for a few minutes).


PS: Best serve with dollop of cream on top and Gary Barlow on the telly.