This is a delicious and versatile dessert. you can make it in a mug or a ramekin, in the over or in the microwave, and serve it either as a gooey-centred pudding or cook for a longer time for a more cake like consistency - the choice is yours.

It is gluten-free and vegan. I like to use a mild olive oil like the one from Pendleton Olive Estate

Serve with some raspberries and a sprinkling of icing sugar, or coconut yoghurt

It is a rich dessert - my husband and I are happy to share one cake between two 😋

Method:

Pre-heat oven to 180 degree C.

Lightly oil the interior of the mug, dust with a little cocoa powder and tip out the excess. This will help stop the cake sticking.

Add the cocoa powder to a mixing bowl, then add the boiling water, whisk and allow it to bloom for a minute or so.

Whisk in the olive oil, vanilla essence and the dry ingredients and stir again.

Spoon into an oven-proof mug or ramekin,

Place on a tray in the oven, and bake for approximately 15 mins, longer if you want a firm centre - test with a skewer to see if it comes out clean.

To microwave, half fill a microwave-proof mug with the mix and cook for 1 min.

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