Today, I will show you how to make a coffee mug cake! What’s that, you might ask? It’s a cake you bake in your coffee mug using just one coffee mug and a few simple ingredients. This method/recipe is super simple that even kids can help their parents make these treats.
Benefits of Making Coffee Mug Cake
Easy to Make
The most obvious benefit is that it is easy to make these cakes. You don’t have to worry about measuring ingredients, and you don’t have to worry about cleaning up after you are done cooking because everything fits in the mug you will use for baking.
No Mess
This is another obvious benefit, but it is still worth mentioning because there is no mess involved when making these cakes. You can even make these in bed without having to clean up afterward! Just don’t spill anything on your sheets!
Quick
These cakes are also quick and easy to make, which means that even if you are on a tight schedule, you can still enjoy a delicious treat without having to spend much time preparing it or waiting for it to bake in the oven.
Tasty
These coffee mug cakes are also very tasty and delicious!
Making Coffee Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon water
- Cooking spray or butter
- Chocolate chunks or nuts (optional)
Instructions
The coffee mug cake will be ready in just three steps, which are:
Step 1
Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large microwave-safe mug. Add milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract; stir until smooth.
Step 2
Spray the inside of your mug with cooking spray or rub it with butter so the batter won’t stick to the mug while baking. Then pour the batter into the mug until it’s ¾ full (you can always adjust this amount slightly depending on how big or small your mugs are).
Step 3
Cook in the microwave until the cake feels firm when touched in the middle, about 1 minute 45 seconds.
Step 4 (Optional)
When your coffee mug cake is ready, you can go ahead and top it with your favorite nuts or chocolate chunks. This will add another layer of deliciousness to your recipe.
Information
Prep time: 5-6 mins
Cook time: 2 mins
Total time required: 7-8 minutes
Servings: 1 (to increase the serving size, you can increase the quantity of the ingredients mentioned above)
Want a healthier version? Do the following:
To make this recipe healthier, use 1 1/2 tablespoons of plain unsweetened applesauce in place of the canola oil, and substitute 3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon of water for the milk.
Conclusion
So, there you have it—baking up a mug cake is easier than you might have thought, and it’s a whole lot of fun to boot. There are so many possibilities for your mug cake to be anything you want, making the process even more enjoyable.
Just remember to choose recipes wisely and make sure that you practice moderation. After all, the last thing you want is to overindulge in these deliciously decadent cakes.
