Published 11:07 IST, September 25th 2019
Mug cake made 3 different ways; all you need to know & recipes
Mug cakes are very popular as they are easy to make and are single-serving. A mug cake can be a fantastic choice to satiate your bedtime sugar cravings.
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Mug cakes are very popular as they are easy to make and are single-serving. A mug cake can be a fantastic choice for your satiate your bedtime sugar cravings. Here are the three best recipes for mug cakes.
How to make mug cakes:
CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE RECIPE:
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- Whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or chocolate chips can be used as toppings.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all ingredients and mix until mixed together — do not overmix.
- Divide between four mugs.
- Microwave for 2.5-3 minutes until the cake rises above the mug.
- Cool for 2 minutes and garnish with the required toppings.
VANILLA MUG CAKE RECIPE
Follow the recipe for chocolate mug cake, replacing cocoa seeds with half a vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract). Cut the bean halfway lengthwise, then use a tiny sharp knife to scrape out the seeds. Garnish with lemon peel twirls.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- Vanilla extract or beans
- Whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or chocolate chips can be used as toppings.
- Lemon peel twirls can be used as a garnish.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Cut the vanilla bean halfway lengthwise, then use a tiny sharp knife to scrape out the seeds.
- Combine all ingredients and mix until mixed together — do not overmix.
- Divide between four mugs.
- Microwave for 2.5-3 minutes until the cake rises above the mug.
- Cool for 2 minutes and garnish with the required toppings.
RED VELVET MUG CAKE
Follow the chocolate mug cake recipe, adding 1 tablespoon of red food coloring. Top with cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberry slices to complete.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup whole milk
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- Red food color
- Cream cheese frosting
- Strawberry
- Vanilla extract
- Whipped cream or chocolate sauce can be used as toppings.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine all ingredients and mix until mixed together — do not overmix.
- Divide between four mugs.
- Microwave for 2.5-3 minutes until the cake rises above the mug.
- Cool for 2 minutes and garnish with the required toppings.
Updated 12:01 IST, September 25th 2019