{"id":8544,"date":"2023-07-15T03:49:07","date_gmt":"2023-07-15T03:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crynfiction.com\/?p=8544"},"modified":"2023-07-15T03:49:07","modified_gmt":"2023-07-15T03:49:07","slug":"microwave-mug-cake-is-a-quick-chocolate-fix-takes-just-seven-minutes-to-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crynfiction.com\/everyday-meals\/microwave-mug-cake-is-a-quick-chocolate-fix-takes-just-seven-minutes-to-make\/","title":{"rendered":"Microwave mug cake is a \u2018quick chocolate fix\u2019 &#8211; takes just seven minutes to make"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/chocolate-mug-cake-4852113.jpg?r=1689170408141\"><\/p>\n<p>There is not much more divine than unfurling in front of the sofa with a slice of cake and a cup of tea.<\/p>\n<p>And while all the major supermarkets have plenty of yummy shop-bought cakes on offer, making them at home is much more fun.<\/p>\n<p>Baking and decorating a homemade cake can take hours, and while it\u2019s a very rewarding process sometimes bakers just want an easy dessert.<\/p>\n<p>Enter microwave mug cake, described by BBC Good Food as a \u201cquick chocolate fix\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe serves one and is a perfect treat for a quiet night in. Or, have some guests over and make enough microwave mug cake for everyone.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE: <\/strong> <strong>Home Bargains recalls protein powder and warns it \u2018could be fatal&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/14\/590x\/secondary\/chocolate-microwave-mug-cake-4852126.jpg?r=1689170408186\"><\/p>\n<p><span>\u201c<\/span><span>Need a quick chocolate fix? Try making this easy microwave mug cake with store cupboard ingredients.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>The food platform recommended pairing your microwave mug cake with another tasty treat &#8211; \u201cit&#8217;s even more delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>It\u2019s an \u201ceasy\u201d undertaking, as described by BBC Good Food, which takes just five minutes to prep and a further two minutes to cook.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Many bakers will have these ingredients at home so it doesn\u2019t require traipsing around the supermarket or breaking the bank.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>\u2018Easy\u2019 banana ice cream recipe is \u2018super healthy\u2019 &#8211; contains just 4 ingredients[RECIPE] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>You could ripen an avocado in just 10 minutes by putting it in oven[HACK] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Royal chef shares how Queen Elizabeth II would eat a banana &#8211; it was peculiar[INSIGHT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you&#8217;ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/strong>Four tbsp self-raising flour<\/p>\n<p>Four tbsp caster sugar<\/p>\n<p>Two tbsp cocoa powder<\/p>\n<p>One medium egg<\/p>\n<p>Three tbsp milk<\/p>\n<p>Three tbsp vegetable oil or sunflower oil<\/p>\n<p>A few drops of vanilla essence or other essence (orange or peppermint work well)<\/p>\n<p>Two tbsp chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins etc (optional)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Method<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>1. Add the self-raising flour, caster sugar and cocoa powder to the largest mug you have, before mixing the ingredients together. It\u2019s important that it\u2019s a big mug as this will prevent it from overflowing in the microwave.<\/p>\n<p>2. Add one medium egg and mix in as much as you can. It\u2019s fine if there\u2019s still dry mix left at this stage.<\/p>\n<p>3. 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