The Kidlet got this recipe from an issue of Chickadee magazine. We made a round of them for the family the other night and they were a success, with symbol declaring them on par with the ATK recipe we've made at other times.

Chickadee Mug Cake

Chickadee Magazine

Ingredients

• 60mL (¼ C) flour
• 30mL (2 tbsp) sugar
• 30mL (2 tbsl) cocoa
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 45mL (3 tbsp) milk
• 30mL (2 tbsp) oil
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• chocolate chunks or shavings to taste

Directions

1. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa, and baking powder in a microwaveable mug. Stir thoroughly until mixed.
2. Add milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir thoroughly until mixed -- no dry spots!
3. Microwave for 1:35.
4. Top with chocolate and let stand for 1 minute.

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Variations

Vanilla Mug Cake

Ingredients

• 60mL (¼ C) flour
• 30mL (2 tbsp) sugar
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 45mL (3 tbsp) milk
• 30mL (2 tbsp) oil
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• rainbow sprinkles to taste