Simple, quick, easy-to-clean and delicious – what’s not to love about mug cakes? Buy baking ingredients at your fingertips with HappyFresh.
Ding! It’s done - you open the microwave and out pops a piping hot, velvety chocolate mug cake. When it comes to satisfying a midday or late night sweet craving, it’s hard to beat the good ‘ole mug cake in terms of speed. Sure, you can easily slap one together, but how about making the very best version of this quick dessert? Follow our top tips below and you’ll be rocking the moistest, most delicious mug cake yet!
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Eggs provide structure, colour, richness and flavor to everyday bakes, but a whole egg can be overwhelming for a small mug cake, making it taste like custard at times. Reduce your egg portion by cracking the egg separately and using just a tablespoon’s worth. Remember to whip it into the melted butter and sugar properly to prevent egg-y bits from surfacing in your bake.
Once you’ve got your batter into the mug, simply add a tablespoon of water on top to prevent your mug cake from drying out and turning into a rubber ball. The water evaporates quickly in the microwave, keeping your cake moist and fluffy.
Blend raw almonds with honey till creamy to get almond butter!
While recreating complex multi-layered cakes like red velvet or cheesecakes may be difficult in a mug, there’s no stopping you from topping your 60-second creation with a thick, decadent caramel drizzle, almond butter or chocolate sauce. They are easy to make, requiring only 3-4 common household ingredients (butter, heavy cream and sugar in the case of caramel), and can be kept for future mug cakes. Or if you have a pint handy in the freezer, why not top off your warm fluffy cake with some cool ice cream?
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Go carb-free by swapping out the wheat flour with coconut or almond flour. Wheat flour can be substituted by almond flour with a 1:1 ratio, while you should reduce coconut flour by ⅔ the amount. You can also use a banana instead of an egg to add some natural flavors and sweetness.
Get some contrasting textures going by tossing in a handful of chopped pecans, chocolate chips, coconut flakes or m&ms. They should be the last ingredients to go into the batter to prevent them from getting too soggy.
Just a tiny bit (think 1⁄8 teaspoon) of baking powder will allow your batter to rise to the perfect height and stay there. Overdoing the baking powder will cause your batter to spill over the sides of your mug and deflate back to an undesirably dense cake in the end. If you’re using a baking soda substitute, neutralize the alkaline with a squeeze of lemon juice (you’ll see it bubbling up!) so that your mug cake doesn’t have a bitter taste at the end.
Whether you're looking for sweet spreads like Nutella, peanut butter, or jam, get them at your fingertips with HappyFresh
Since you’re already whipping up a treat, why not upsize it by creating a gooey, moist and rich molten center? Drop a tablespoon of nutella, peanut butter or brandy chocolate chunks in the middle of your batter. You don’t need to push it down, just pop it into the microwave and it’ll all naturally sink to the bottom. All that’s left to do is to dig in and enjoy the hot mess later!
Can’t wait to get started? Simply follow our Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe below and add your favourite toppings, mix-ins or molten centre!
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