Microwave mug cake

4 steps

Prep:5minCook:2min

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 01:07:29 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories788.8 kcal (39%)

Total Fat49.2 g (70%)

Carbs81.9 g (31%)

Sugars52.5 g (58%)

Protein12.1 g (24%)

Sodium454.7 mg (23%)

Fiber4.1 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

4 Tbspself-raising flour

4 Tbspcaster sugar

2 Tbspcocoa powder

1egg

medium

3 Tbspmilk

3 Tbspvegetable oil

or sunflower oil

3 dropsvanilla essence

or other essence, orange or peppermint works well

2 Tbspchocolate chips

nuts, or raisins etc, optional

Instructions

Step 1

Add 4 tbsp self-raising flour, 4 tbsp caster sugar and 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the largest mug you have (to stop it overflowing in the microwave) and mix.

Step 2

Add 1 medium egg and mix in as much as you can, but don't worry if there's still dry mix left.

Step 3

Add the 3 tbsp milk, 3 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil and a few drops of vanilla essence and mix until smooth, before adding 2 tbsp chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins, if using, and mix again.

Step 4

Centre your mug in the middle of the microwave oven and cook on High for 1½ -2 mins, or until it has stopped rising and is firm to the touch.