These easy individual Microwave Chocolate Brownies are ready within minutes and filled with a delicious rich and irresistible chocolate brownie batter! Serve with cream or ice-cream for a simple last minute dessert.
Do you ever just have a sudden craving for dessert, but don't want to go through the extra steps of washing multiple dishes, preheating the oven, and all that jazz? Same here.
Made in just minutes, these microwave brownies are the ultimate treat for when you're looking to have a chocolate dessert 'splurge' in a hurry.
Just like with my yummy microwave fudge recipes, there's no need to turn the oven on when the dessert cravings come calling!
Microwave Chocolate Brownies
Decadent flavours of chocolate, a gooey centre, and sweetened to perfection, these brownies are oh-so yummy. Made with cocoa powder, brown sugar, and melted butter, you'll love making these individual brownies in the microwave!
Top them with ice cream, nuts, chocolate or caramel sauce, or even berries for an extra level of love.
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
Seriously, what is there NOT to love about this recipe?!
- ready in less than two minutes - you'll have gooey chocolate brownies ready in no time thanks to the microwave!
- simple - made with just a handful of ingredients in a few simple steps.
- mess free - another reason why I love this recipe is because it just a 'one bowl' wonder. Fabulous, right?
- last minute - when you have no idea what you want to eat for dessert and may be short on time, these individual microwave chocolate brownies are so quick and easy.
What You Need
Note: please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
- plain flour - use plain (all-purpose) flour for this brownie recipe.
- cocoa powder - cocoa powder is what I use, but you can use cacao powder instead.
- brown sugar - gives the soft textures in the brownie. You can use either light or dark brown sugar.
- butter - salted or unsalted butter is fine to use.
- milk - I use regular full fat milk, but any type of whole milk will work for this recipe.
- optional- cream or ice cream is optional for serving, but highly recommended.
Step By Step Instructions
This easy microwave chocolate brownies recipe is just so easy!
Note: please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.
Step 1 - Sift Dry Ingredients
First, sift all the dry ingredients together in a bowl.
Step 2 - Combine
Next, combine the liquid ingredients with the dry mix.
Step 3 - Transfer The Batter
Transfer the brownie batter to individual ramekins.
Step 4 - Microwave
Microwave for 30 seconds, check, then for further 30 second bursts until set.
Step 5 - Serve
Allow to cool. Serve right cream, ice cream, nuts, or caramel sauce.
Expert Tips
You can use cocoa or cacao powder as a base and fold in chocolate nibs or chips to make it a little extra rich.
You can bake all kinds of things in the microwave! I like to bake cakes and make fudge in the microwave.
If you manage to have any leftovers, then store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
To freeze these microwave chocolate brownies, simply place into airtight containers and freeze for up to three months. Allow to thaw overnight in the refrigerator when ready to enjoy again.
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60 Second Microwave Chocolate Brownies
Ingredients
- 75 g (½ cup) plain flour
- 25 g (¼ cup) cocoa powder
- 80 g (½ cup) brown sugar
- 75 g melted butter
- 125 ml (½ cup) milk
- cream or ice-cream to serve, optional
Instructions
- Sift the plain, cocoa powder and brown sugar into a bowl.
- Add the melted butter and milk. Mix together.
- Divide the mixture between three microwave-safe ramekins.
- Place them one at a time into the microwave.
- Cook for 1 minute on 70% power (800 watts), checking after each 30 second burst.
- Take out of the microwave and top with cream or a scoop of ice-cream.
- Repeat with the remaining two ramekins.
Amy @ Thoroughly Nourished Life
Lucy! This looks so decadent and so dangerous! Perfect for these chilly winter nights! And there's just enough to share with my fiance....maybe 😉
Lucy Mathieson
Hahahaha maybe just a little to share!
Laura Garrett
Oh my goodness! I was craving something sweet so I whipped these up and it is delicious! And so easy!
Will definitely make this again
Lucy Mathieson
Yay!!! I'm so happy you loved them!!!
Cindy@YKOT
We were looking for a quick sweet treat after dinner tonight and I came directly to your site because I knew that I would find something here! And... OMG this was too easy and so yummy! I divided it into 4 portions and cooked them in mugs. Thanks for another fantastic recipe!
Lucy Mathieson
Yay!!! I'm so thrilled to hear that! Thanks Cindy xxx
Elizabeth Joseph
Hi, Just made this. Don't have ramekins, so used half the recipe and made it all in a coffee mug. Was great thanks 🙂
Lucy Mathieson
Perfect - thank you!
Bec
The best mug cake recipe yet. I made mine in shallow tea cups and the recipe make four. I also added a small handful of white chocolate chips and 1/2 tspn baking powder, as I like my brownies/mug cakes a little poofy.
Lucy
That's absolutely fantastic!!