A Microwave Brownie is one of my favorite quick treats to whip up when a chocolate craving strikes, dear. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a warm, fudgy brownie right from your microwave without all the fuss of heating up the oven.
What makes this recipe so special is how simple it truly is—just a few pantry staples like flour, cocoa powder, and sugar come together to create pure chocolate magic. The technique is wonderfully straightforward: mix everything right in a microwave-safe bowl and let the microwave do all the work for you.
I love serving these warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to my grandchildren when they pop by for an afternoon visit. There’s something so comforting about sharing a homemade chocolate treat that’s ready in moments—it always brings smiles to their faces.
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Microwave Brownie
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 0.25 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
- 1 pinch Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 0.25 cup Water
- 2 teaspoon Canola Oil
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a microwave safe bowl mix well
- Heat for 1-2 mins
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream
