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Microwave mug cake
Serves 2
Easy
Total time:
yummy quick cake
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- Microwave mug cake
- 4 tbsp self raising (SR) flour4 tbsp caster sugar
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 medium egg
- 3 tbsp milk
- 3 tbsp vegetable/sunflower oil
- A few drops vanilla or other essence (orange, peppermint etc)
- 2 tbsp chocolate chips/nuts/raisins etc (optional)
Method
step 1
Use the largest mug you have to avoid it overflowing in the microwave!step 2
Add the flour, sugar and cocoa powder to the mug and mix.step 3
Add the egg to the mixture. Mix in as much as you can but don't worry if there's still dry mix left.step 4
Add all the other ingredients apart from the chocolate chips etc (if you are adding) and mix until smooth. Add the chocolate chips and/or the nuts/raisins and mix well.step 5
Centre your mug in the middle of the microwave oven and cook on high for 4-5 mins, or until it has stopped rising and is firm to the touch.step 6
Watch it rise as it cooks!
