Individual Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Saw this on Pioneer Woman with Lee Drummond

Individual Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Ingredients

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons sugar 

2 tablespoons cocoa powder 

1/4 teaspoon baking powder 

Pinch of salt, optional 

3 tablespoons milk 

3 tablespoons vegetable oil 

Splash vanilla extract, optional 

3 tablespoons chocolate chips 

Directions

1.      Special equipment: a 12-ounce microwave-safe ceramic mug and a microwave oven

2.      Put the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt if using in a 12-ounce microwave-safe ceramic mug. Blend thoroughly with a fork. Add the milk, vegetable oil and vanilla if using and blend until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.

3.      Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Do not overcook or the cake will be dry. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before eating.