Alison's microwave mug cake challenge

This episode of At Home With Hammond sees Alison make a microwave mug cake!

Serves: 1

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp cocoa powder

3 tbsp light brown sugar

4 tbsp self raising flour

3 tbsp vegetable oil

3 tbsp milk

1 medium egg

FOR THE FILLING:

Chocolate truffle or 1 tbsp peanut butter

Chocolate sprinkles, to decorate, optional

METHOD

• Mix the cocoa, sugar and flour together in a 400ml microwave safe mug

• Add the oil, milk and egg and mix well, getting the spoon right into the corners of the mug so all the dry ingredients are incorporated

• Place the mug into the microwave and cook on High (1000W) for 50 seconds

• Carefully take the mug out of the microwave (it will be hot, so use a cloth or oven gloves). Using a teaspoon, push the chocolate truffle (or the peanut butter) into the centre of the mixture.

• Place the mug back in the microwave and cook on High for a further 50 seconds, or until the sponge is firm and risen

• Leave to stand for 1 minute before carefully taking out of the microwave

NOTE: adjust the cooking times accordingly for microwaves of different wattages / power.