If you're looking for a way to curb a sweet tooth quickly, cake in a mug is the way to go. Simply add your ingredients into a coffee mug, microwave for a few minutes and voila--cake in a mug! This guide will teach you how to make cake in a mug both from scratch and from a mix. Cake in a mug is a great recipe when you are craving cake but don't want to take the time to bake. It is also a quick and easy desert to make when you receive unexpected visitors. The recipes below will teach you how to make cake in a mug.
How to Make Cake in A Mug
This video demonstrates how easy it is to mix cake in a mug from scratch, and then bake it in the microwave. The recipe used combines 4 tablespoons of flour, 4 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of cocoa, 1 egg, 3 tablespoons of milk, and 3 tablespoons of oil. It then microwaves for 3 minutes.
How to Make Cake in a Mug From a Mix
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- In a bowl, whisk together the cake mix and pudding mix.Recipe Ladies: Cake in a Coffee Cup
- If you wish to store some of the mix for later, measure 1/2 cup of the mix into seperate small plastic bags. Continue with these instructions to make a cake.
- Spray with cooking spray.Sweetcake's Free Stuff: Chocolate Cake in a Mug (October 12th, 2008)
- Add a 1/2 cup of the cake or pudding mix.All Recipes: Cake in a Mug
- Add egg oil, and water and mix well with a fork until smooth.Sweetcake's Free Stuff: Chocolate Cake in a Mug (October 12th, 2008)
- Put into the microwave.
- Microwave on high for 2 minutes.Sweetcake's Free Stuff: Chocolate Cake in a Mug (October 12th, 2008) Recipezaar: Cake in a Mug ( November 7, 2001)
- Add toppings (see section below).
Topping
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Additional Toppings
Add a scoop of ice cream.Boston Mamas: Cake in a Mug (October 21, 2008)
Drizzle with a bit of maple Syrup.All Recipes: Cake in a Mug Reviews
Sprinkle with powdered sugar.Faith & Family: Chocolate Cake in a Mug (December 11, 2008)
Drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce.Her Cup Overfloweth: Minute Chocolate Mug Cake (September 17, 2008)
Add some whipped cream.Her Cup Overfloweth: Minute Chocolate Mug Cake (September 17, 2008)
Variations
Make a mug brownie by omitting the egg and changing the ingredient amounts a bit.Instructables: Mug Brownie
Make a diabetic version using sweeter and applesauce.Recipezaar: Chocolate Cake in a Mug (Diabetic, Low Sodium) (September 2, 2008)
Add some cinnamon and brown sugar to create a honeybun coffee cake in a mug.Gifts From Your Kitchen: Honeybun Coffee Cake in a Mug
References
Fast Facts
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Cake in a mug can be made from scratch or from a cake mix.
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Cake will rise as it cooks and fall when removed from the microwave.
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The recipe made from scratch yields 1-2 servings.
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The cake mix recipe yields 8 servings.
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Top with ice cream for a yummy treat!
