Midnight Mug Cake for 2: Reloaded

Name: Midnight Mug Cake for 2: Reloaded
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT0H15M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT0H20M0.000S
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar; 3 tablespoons (20 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon (15 grams) canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg; 6 tablespoons (75 grams) high-quality semi- or bittersweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons (34 grams) whole milk

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Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 2 servings

Level: Easy

Total: 20 min
Active: 15 min

Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar

3 tablespoons (20 grams) Dutch-process cocoa powder

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1 tablespoon (15 grams) canola oil

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 large egg

6 tablespoons (75 grams) high-quality semi- or bittersweet chocolate chips

2 tablespoons (34 grams) whole milk

Directions

Special equipment:

measuring cups, Measuring spoons, 2 medium mixing bowls, Whisk or fork, 2 (10-ounce) coffee mugs, Microwave, Paper plate or paper towel

Whisk the sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt together in a medium bowl. Then, in a second bowl, whisk together the oil, vanilla and egg.
Evenly divide the chocolate chips and milk between two 10-ounce microwave-safe mugs. Nuke on high for 30 seconds. Meanwhile, stir the egg mixture into the sugar mixture to thoroughly combine.
Carefully extract the mugs and whisk the chocolate-milk mixture until smooth. Then divide the batter between the mugs and stir to combine. (I usually use a fork for this.)
Park the mugs on a paper plate or paper towel in the center of the microwave carrousel, and just let them sit there for 3 minutes. (Don't skip this step—it's giving the baking powder a head start!) Then, microwave on high for 1 minute and 45 seconds. Be sure to gaze in wonder as the batter rises souffle-like right up out of the mug only to sink safely back into the confines of the mug moments before the final bell.
Carefully remove the mugs and either turn out into a bowl to devour with ice cream or—as I do because I have the discipline to wait—cool almost to room temp and devour out of the mug with whipped cream. You're welcome.