I’ve been experimenting with recipes for these yummy, single serving cakes for the last few weeks, and finally came up with a winner. The first few I tried came out with a rubbery texture, which you definitely don’t want in a cake! So after doing some online research, I found out it has to do with the egg called for in most of the recipes for these cute desserts. Most of them call for a whole egg. Seriously, that’s way to much for these mini cakes. You usually use 1 egg for a large cake, how in the world would it work in a little one like this? It doesn’t, so I just left it out and it came out perfect. Soft and moist with the perfect texture. Be forewarned though, these babies are decadent and rich, but totally delicious.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 4 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoon butter, melted
Directions
- In an 8 oz mug combine the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt, stirring with a small whisk or fork until thourghly combined.
- Stir in the milk and butter until smooth. Scraping the edges and bottom of the cup so you get the dry ingredients completely incorparated.
- Place mug in the microwave and cook on high for 2 minutes. You may need to add or subtract 5-10 seconds depending on your microwave, but don’t be tempted to overcook it or it will be to dry. It should still be slightly moist around the edges and will continue to cook as it sets.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and enjoy.
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Yum-I love that there's no egg. All the recipes I've tried for that mug cake have always been way too eggy. Duh, leave the egg out. ;) I taught how to make these mug cakes for holiday gifts to ladies at church once a few years ago and the best one I found (for making 200 mugs) was cake mix and meringue powder. But I love the idea of fresh, homemade because I'm not big on box mixes.
If you're ever wondering though, it was one box mix, 1/3 cup meringue powder, whisked together and then 1/2 cup mix in each mug with 1 tablespoons oil, 1 tablespoon water. It was a fun gift to just put a serving in a baggie for each cup and then directions. I have a cute poem that goes along with it, too. I like it for teacher/neighbor gift idea.
Now, I'm going to try yours! You could still mix all the dry ingredients and put them in a plastic bag with the mug and instructions-just add….
Okay, I'll shut up now. ;)
Katrina - I totally agree with your idea of making this into a gift. In fact, I thought the same thing, and will be making some up for Christmas gifts this year. It's a thoughtful and frugal gift. Just buy some of those cute Christmas type coffee mugs from the dollar store, mix up the cake ingredients, place in a small bag, add some ribbon and there you go. Perfect because not only will they get a yummy serving of cake, but can then reuse the cup for coffee or hot chocolate afterwards.