Light Coffee Mug Chocolate Cake

REVISED: Thanks for the feedback - I've made some adjustments - hope you all enjoy. This is a fluffier version of the popular coffee mug chocolate cake. When you are looking for a quick taste of chocolate - but want something lighter - this is the recipe for you! I make this as a quick snack or when you "need" a quick dessert - and the kids love making it themselves.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1-2

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4  tablespoons white sugar
• 2  tablespoons cocoa powder (Dutch process, if available)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1  egg
• 3  tablespoons milk
• 1⁄2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons  oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla

• Options

• 3  tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)
• 1  tablespoon  chopped  nuts (optional)
• 2  tablespoons  chocolate syrup (optional)

Directions

1. Use one large coffee mug.
2. Combine dry ingredients in coffee mug.
3. Add egg, milk, lemon juice, oil & vanilla to cup - mix well.
4. Add any optional ingredients, if desired.
5. Place the coffee mug in the microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes.
6. As it cooks, the cake will rise above the cup but shouldn't make a mess (larger cups ensure this).
7. Cool a couple of minutes and enjoy!