Afternoon Delight

My neighbor sent me this recipe - talk about a fun after school snack!!!!

DANGEROUS CHOCOLATE CAKE-IN-A-MUG

1 coffee mug
4 Tbsp. cake flour (plain, not self-rising)
4 Tbsp. sugar
2 Tbsp. cocoa
1 Egg
3 Tbsp. milk
3 Tbsp. oil
Small splash of vanilla
3 Tbsp. chocolate chips, optional

ADD dry ingredients to mug, mix well with a fork.
ADD egg and mix thoroughly.
Pour in milk and oil and vanilla and mix well.
ADD chips if using.
Put mug in microwave and cook for three minutes on 1000 watts.
Cake will rise over top of mug - do not be alarmed!
Allow to cool a little; tip onto a plate if desired.
EAT!!!!!!
This can serve two if you want to feel slightly more virtuous, Ha.
And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?
Because now we are all only five minutes away from chocolate cake anytime of the
day or night.
Be careful not to overcook. If your microwave is higher than 1000 watts, lower
cooking time. Three minutes in a 1200 watt microwave will dry out the cake. Use
your judgement and reduce by seconds, cook maybe 2 and l/2 minutes or a little more.
You may drizzle choc. syrup, use canned frosting,cool whip, etc.
The batter does rise up, way over the top of the mug, but doesn't run down the side.
Fun to watch! Be sure to watch it the whole time it is baking in the microwave.

***Melanie note...I made this for an afternoon snack for the kids today - it is wonderful!!!!! One recipe made enough for each kid to have a small serving (appx 1/2 c), paired with vanilla ice cream. Sublime!!!!