Hazelnut Brownie - Mug Cake

When its cold and rainy in SF, all I want to do is sit inside, curl up in a blanket, and eat warm comfort food. Whats more comforting then a warm brownie? I hate making a whole pan, because, lets face it, I would end up eating the whole pan. I know these mug cakes have been circling the internet lately, so I figured I would give it a try. After experimenting on a few different recipes, I made one that worked really well:

Mug Cake - Hazelnut Brownie


Serves: 1
Time: 5 minutes


What you will need:


  • 2 TBS Coconut Oil (Refined)
  • 4 TBS Flour
  • 4 TBS Sugar 
  • 2 TBS Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
  • 2 TBS Water
  • Pinch Salt
  • 1 tsp Powder Sugar for topping
  • Mug (make sure the mug is even all around from top to bottom, otherwise it won't work as well)
  • * 1 TBS Chopped Hazelnut (or or other favorite nut)
  • * Favorite Brownie Topping


*Optional


How to make:


  1. Melt Coconut in microwave for 1 minute.
  2. In a mug, combine all dry ingredients and whisk together with a fork.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir together until well mixed.
  4. Place in a microwave uncovered, and microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds. 
  5. Remove from microwave and let cool 1 minute.
  6. Top with powder sugar or favorite brownie topping and dig in.


*Note: the brownie will be gooey. 

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