Midnight Mug Cake for Two

1. Melt Chocolate and Milk

Add your chopped bittersweet chocolate along with the whole milk into a 16-ounce mug. Microwave on high for about 45 seconds to melt the chocolate and blend it with the milk, creating a smooth base for your cake.

2. Mix Wet Ingredients and Sugar

Whisk in the vanilla extract, a pinch of cayenne pepper, the vegetable oil, and sugar into the melted chocolate mixture until smooth.

3. Add Eggs

Whisk in the eggs until they're fully incorporated into the batter.

4. Add Dry Ingredients

Stir in the all-purpose flour and baking powder. Allow the batter to rest for 3 minutes so the baking powder can start to activate.

5. Microwave the Mug Cake

Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute and 15 seconds. The batter will rise and then gently fall once cooked.