• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) unbleached all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons (10 ml) cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) baking powder
• 3 tablespoons (45 ml) milk
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) canola oil
• 1 drop vanilla extract
• 10 semisweet chocolate chips (5 ml / 1 teaspoon)

1. In a 250 ml (1 cup)-capacity coffee cup, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Add the milk, oil, and vanilla.
2. With a fork, gently stir until the batter no longer has lumps. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips.
3. Cook the cake in the microwave for 45 seconds. Let cool for 5 minutes to allow for the cake to finish cooking.