Double Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake from Miracle Mug Cakes #WeekdaySupper #Giveaway

I have to be honest, when I received this cookbook and started perusing it, I wondered if I had committed to reviewing a book that either the recipes weren’t going to work or I wasn’t going to like. I was led to those reservations because I never, ever cook in a microwave.

Double Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake – Photos by Ellen Folkman

If it weren’t for my husband wanting one in the kitchen I wouldn’t even own one. So I was nervous to pick a recipe, especially since they are written to be made in an 800W microwave oven. I have two actually; one that’s 700W and one that’s 1000W. Never cooking in a microwave, I was nervous to make adjustments fearing it wouldn’t cook or would explode into a giant mess.

So, after drooling over recipes like cookie dough mug cake, boozy berry mug cake, crushed up cookie mug cake, chocolate orange marble mug cake in Miracle Mug Cakes, I settled on making the double chocolate brownie mug cake. I found a suitable mug, one that is microwave safe and of normal size, not too big, not too small. It’s great that the ingredients are mixed in the mug. Fewer dishes to wash. I recommend using a fork to combine the ingredients. The tines will get into all areas of the mug.

Don’t worry if there’s some mess at the top of the mug, just try to combine as gently as possible. Each of the mug recipes makes one serving. If you are making a few, mix up each mug but I suggest cooking one at a time. The cooking time is so short, your family or guests won’t be waiting long.

So I get everything mixed in the mug and decide that in my 700W microwave oven it needs more time so I set it for one minute and 30 seconds. With about 20 seconds left I think to myself, “this is not going to work.” It is smelling like a brownie though. Then, the last 15 seconds or so, is when the magic happens. This beautiful, chocolaty cake appears above the rim of the mug. The microwave stops, I open the door and there is this plump cake that proceeds to sink. But that’s OK, that’s what it is supposed to do. It doesn’t sink much.

You can leave this cake to cool 10 minutes for a fudgier brownie but I couldn’t wait. I topped it with some whipped cream and mini chocolate chips then dove it. Yes, it was hot but, boy, was it delicious.

I am now a believer. I will definitely be making it again as well as others in the cookbook.

Not all recipes are made in a mug or a microwave. Some that are not are the cookies and cream ice box cake, turtle brownie bites, apple pie pastry pockets, soda pop dump cake and cookie-stuffed cookies to name a few. These are all made in what I would call a “traditional” fashion, using familiar techniques and pans in the oven.

But if you’re the adventurous type, try mug cakes. The recipes in this cookbook really do work and are impressively delicious. Even company worthy, because who doesn’t like getting their own individual dessert? Make a mixed selection and let your guests choose. Or, set out ingredients for a couple of recipes and let guests make their own. This would be a fabulous slumber party activity!

Editor’s note: This recipe is printed courtesy of the publisher. The author of this review received a copy of the cookbook, Miracle Mug Cakes and Other Cheat’s Bakes – 28 quick and easy recipes for tasty treats. No other compensation was received from the publisher. Links to the cookbook are affiliate links.

Many thanks to the publisher Ryland Peters & Small who is sponsoring one copy of this wonderful cookbook for a giveaway, open to US residents only. Please check out the book on Amazon and leave a comment on the post – What recipe from Miracle Mug Cakes would you try first? – to enter. The rafflecopter has several options for earning more chances to win! The more you do, the better your chances. No purchase necessary. The winner will be notified by email. If the winner does not respond in 48 hours, an alternate winner will be selected.

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