August Recipe of the Month- Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Ingredients.

• 3Tbsp plain flour (23 g)
• 2Tbsp white sugar (25 g)
• 1Tbsp cocoa powder (7.5 g)
• ¼teaspoon baking powder(1 g)
• pinch of salt 
• 3tablespoonsmilk, (any kind of milk) (45 ml)
• 1tablespoonscanola oil, (or melted butter) (15 ml)
• dash of vanilla extract
• 1tspchocolate chips, , or your favorite flavor baking chips (5 g)

Method.

• Spray the bottom of a microwave-safe mug or coffee cup lightly with cooking spray.
• Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt and stir together.
• Add milk, canola oil, and vanilla extract and stir until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Stir in chocolate chips or sprinkle them on top.
• Cook in microwave for 70-90 seconds until cake is just set, but still barely shiny on top. Allow to rest in microwave for 1 minute before consuming.

Notes/ add ins

• Nutella (small scoop)
• Peanut butter (small scoop)
• Coconut flakes
• Nuts
• Cinnamon (small pinch)
• Sugar can be halved or substituted for a sweetener or honey.
• Oil can be substituted with applesauce or coconut oil
• Flour can be substituted with whole wheat flour or gluten free (add extra for gf)
• Dairy Free: use non dairy choc chips, milk and butter/oil

*recipe from https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/chocolate-mug-cake/