Mug Cake Recipes

Written by: Catherine Kawpeng

Whether you’re racing to meet IB deadlines, going on a movie marathon, or craving for a dessert to top off your 5000-calorie meal, mug cakes are simple and hassle-free treats to make in between study or movie breaks. In just 5 minutes, you have yourself a moist, decadent cake to satisfy your cravings.

These recipes were taken from “Gemma’s Bigger Bolder Baking”. Watch her youtube channel for more great mug cake recipes!

Nutella Mug Cake
Serves: 1

What you will need:
• 3 tablespoons nutella
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoon milk
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
• 4 tablespoons flour
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• 1 tablespoons sugar
• Pinch of salt
• Ice cream of your choice (optional)

Instructions:
1. In a microwaveable mug, start by mixing the Nutella, egg, milk and vanilla together. Mix with a fork until well combined
2. Add in the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix until smooth.
3. Microwave for around 50 seconds to 1 minute (timing varies depending on your microwave’s wattage. This recipe is based on Gemma’s 1200W microwave)
4. Top with ice cream of your choice and enjoy!

Cookies and Cream
Serves: 2

What you will need:
• 5½ tbsp flour
• 4 tbsp sugar
• ⅛ tsp baking powder
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp milk
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp vanilla (optional)
• 2 (or more!) oreos
• Ice cream of your choice (optional)

Instructions:
1. In a large mug, combine all dry ingredients. Mix dry ingredients together before mixing in all of the wet ingredients. Mix with a fork until smooth.
2. Gently fold in your crushed oreos (the more oreos, the better!)
3. Divide the batter into two mugs
4. Microwave for 50 seconds then check the middle of cake with a toothpick: if you pull it out and nothing sticks to it, it’s fully baked . If it is still raw, microwave at 10 second intervals until it is cooked. Be careful not to overcook, otherwise the cake becomes rubbery!
5. Top it with ice cream and enjoy the mug cake immediately


Reference:
Stafford, Gemma. "5 Amazing 1 Minute Microwave Mug Cakes." Web log post. Gemma's Bigger Bolder Baking. N.p., 7 May 2015. Web. 13 Sept. 2015.

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