Microwave Brownies

Most brownie recipes are too fudgy for me. These rise up better and have a more cakey texture to them. Sometimes I mix them right in the pan. Just have to be careful not to splash flour all over the counter!

• Ready In: 14 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter (I use margarine)
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup  cocoa
• 1  teaspoon baking powder

Directions

1. Place butter in microwavable mixing bowl and cook in microwave till melted, about 1 minute.
2. Stir in vanilla, then sugar.
3. Mix in eggs till well incorporated.
4. In 3-4 batches, mix in flour, cocoa, and baking powder.
5. Pour batter into round microwavable baking dish.
6. Cook on hi 3 1/2 to 5 minutes depending on wattage. Do not overcook.
7. Check with toothpick for doneness if unsure.
8. Let cool. (If you can wait that long) Enjoy.