firstly, in a bowl take ¼ cup maida, ¼ tsp baking powder, 2 tbsp sugar.
add ½ tsp vanilla extract, 2 tbsp butter, melted and ¼ cup milk.
mix well, making sure the batter is smooth.
now add 2 tbsp chocolate chips and mix gently.
transfer the cake batter to a small mug. top with a few choco chips.
to bake the cake in pan, layer the pan with salt on the bottom.
place a stand and a plate.
now place the mug, cover and simmer for 10 minutes. you can alternatively microwave for 1 minute.
finally, enjoy vanilla mug cake with chocolate sauce if required.