You can find a silicone, microwave-safe cake pan online or in the baking section at your local shopping center. If you want to bake a personalized cake in a mug, fill a mug a third full with batter instead.

Place the bowl of dough in a warm place to help it rise faster.

If your microwave didn’t come with a wire rack, look for one online or at your local shopping center.

For an even better-tasting brownie, sprinkle chocolate chips on top of the batter before you bake it.