Fudge Mug Cake

So yes...you do deserve a treat now and then. Your latest work project turned out superb or you found a twenty in the pocket of a coat you haven't worn all year or you coaxed a smile from the neighborhood curmudgeon. You DO deserve a treat! This simple mug cake may be just the ticket tonight. With a few readily available ingredients, fudgy deliciousness is only moments away...

Fudge Mug Cake (single serving)
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Mix together in a microwave safe mug. Then stir in the following:
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
After mixture is combined thoroughly, microwave on full power for approximately 1 minute 40 seconds. (Timing will vary for different models of microwaves.)

Hints: Make sure to stir all of the dry ingredients into the batter as there tends to be a bit that will stick in the joint where the bottom meets the sides of the mug. This batter should be very thick. The cake will raise during cooking but will sink quickly. The texture of the cake will be slightly sticky if cooked the right amount of time. If it is dry, it is overcooked and won't have nearly the delightfulness intended.

Easy to make, smells utterly delightful, tastes decadent, and complete in under three minutes. A winner on all fronts!