INGREDIENTS
Mugcake2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup
semi-sweet chocolate chips
1
large egg
3 tbsp
vanilla or plain Greek yogurt (1/4 cup buttermilk may be substituted and if using buttermilk, omit the 1 tablespoon of water)
1 tbsp
water
3 tbsp
granulated sugar
2 tbsp
unsweetened natural cocoa powder
1 tbsp
light brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
1/2 tsp
instant espresso granules, optional (but recommended to boost chocolate intensity; make sure they’re instant so they dissolve. Instant coffee granules may be substituted)
2 tbsp
all-purpose flour
scant 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (a little less than 1/4 teaspoon)
salt, optional and to taste
Vanilla Glaze
2 tbsp
unsalted butter, melted
about 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
1/2 tsp
vanilla extract
splash of cream or milk, only if necessary for consistency