Quick and easy way to make a personal cake in the microwave with everyday ingredients. This hot chocolate cake will be able to satisfy your cravings for something sweet.

Step 1: Gather All of the Ingredients

•9 Tbsp. of hot chocolate powder mix

•4 Tbsp. of self-rising flour (use whole wheat flour for a healthier alternative)

•1 egg

•3 Tbsp. of oil (for a healthier recipe, use canola oil)

•You will also need

–Large mug

–Tablespoon

–Spoon

–Toothpick

–Potholder

Step 2: Grease the Inside of the Mug With Cooking Spray.

•Be sure to spray away from your body and face.

Step 3: Measure Out Hot Chocolate Mix and Flour

Measure out 9 Tbsp. of hot chocolate powder mix and 4 Tbsp. of self-rising flour into the mug. Stir with a spoon.

Step 4: Crack the Egg

Crack the one egg, dispose of the shell, and add it to the mug. Stir well to get the egg incorporated in the dry ingredients. **Remove egg shells if any pieces have fallen into the mixture

Step 5: Measure Out Oil

Measure out3 Tbsp. of oil and pour it into the mug and stir.

**Use your spoon to scrape the bottom. Fold the bottom mixture onto the top a few times to get all of the dry ingredients (chocolate powder and flour) moistened and incorporated with the wet ingredients (egg and oil).

Step 6: Put Into Microwave

Remove the spoon. Microwave the mug and all of the ingredients for 3 minutes. Check half way through for doneness.

**Timing may be different for various watt amounts.

Step 7: Remove From Microwave

Use a potholder or oven mitt to remove the mug from the microwave.

**Stick a toothpick inside the center of the cake to unsure that the cake is fully cooked. If the toothpick comes out with wet batter on it, the cake is not done.