While reading through some of the old posts on one of my other blogs, I came across this gem. In light of my current “stay away from all things soy and peanut” reality, I did a little happy dance when I found this recipe again. Without further ado: The 3-Minute Microwave Chocolate Souffle :
I found this awesome recipe when I had a craving for chocolate but, of course, did not have any. I also did not have regular flour for muffins. After some browsing I found a recipe for a flour-less chocolate cake in a mug. That’s right, in a mug! And the best part is: It takes about three minutes total to make this.
What you need:
- A microwave-safe mug (duh …)
- Some oil (you need to coat the inside of the mug, otherwise the cake will stick; a thin layer is enough, just discard the remaining oil)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder (I made sure it’s soy- and peanut free)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg, whisked
Mix all of this together, pour the batter into the mug, and bake it in the microwave for about 20-50 seconds. The time varies by the size of the cup and your microwave power, but the cake is usually done when the batter rises all the way to the top (so keep an eye out for it).
In order to get the cake and the remaining chocolate sauce, I put a small plate on the mug and turn it over. Voila! A decadent chocolate cake in three minutes (that’s a commercial break on TV)! For those who wonder about calories and fat, this cake has about 170 calories and 6g fat. Not too bad for a really nice and satisfying dessert! Try it with a tablespoon of your favorite ice cream or some vanilla sauce for a twice-as-yummy treat!
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