Sandra Mahut - Mug Cakes Chocolate: Ready in Two Minutes in the Microwave!

contentsmug cake A mug cake takes approximately 2 minutes to cook in the microwave. For chocolate mug cakes, the method is almost always the same: begin by melting the butter and chocolate in the mug, whisk, add the other ingredients and briskly whisk once more. Put in the microwave to cook. It rises in 2 minutes and then its ready to eat! quantities A mug cake is a real homemade cake using all the ingredients you would put in a regualr cake. However, it takes a fraction of the time and is cooked in a mug in the microwave! The only equipment you require is a mug, a fork or whisk and (sometimes) a bowl. equivalent weights Here are the equivalent weights for the measures used in the recipes: 1 tablespoon flour/sugar = 15 g ( oz)1 teaspoon flour/sugar = 5 g (0.2 oz)teaspoon baking powder = 2 g (0.1 oz) slice butter 1 cm ( in) thick = 30 g (1 oz) slice butter cm ( in) thick = 15 g ( oz) square of chocolate = 5 g (0.2 oz)chocolate Chocolate can be tricky to cook. equivalent weights Here are the equivalent weights for the measures used in the recipes: 1 tablespoon flour/sugar = 15 g ( oz)1 teaspoon flour/sugar = 5 g (0.2 oz)teaspoon baking powder = 2 g (0.1 oz) slice butter 1 cm ( in) thick = 30 g (1 oz) slice butter cm ( in) thick = 15 g ( oz) square of chocolate = 5 g (0.2 oz)chocolate Chocolate can be tricky to cook.

It is important not to overheat the mixture or it can burn. Be experimental with your mug cake and try out different chocolate combinations they will all be delicious! Alternatively you can opt for the chocolate flavour you like best and customise it however you like. mugs & microwaves A standard mug holds 300 ml (10 fl oz). Set the microwave power to 800 watts. a few tips Making mug cakes is a delicate process. Microwave cooking can be unpredictable so you may have to try it a few times to get the best result.

To get a smooth, even mixture, use a fork or a mini whisk. The batter has to be mixed vigorously in the mug to make sure the cake cooks evenly. Sometimes a mug cake can rise too high or overflow: either the mixture contains too much butter, or the mug is too small or narrow. Its simply a matter of trial and error, so if your first attempt doesnt work, just try it again! One fail-safe trick for getting a melting middle is to cook the mug cake for 45 seconds in the microwave, then remove the mug and push the melting ingredient into the centre of the mixture. Return the mug to the microwave and cook for a further 45 seconds. Another tip for a lighter, fluffier mug cake is to use almond butter instead of regular butter.

Decorate your mug cake in your own way with icing (confectioners) sugar or whipped cream, a glaze of icing (frosting) with citrus zest, food colouring or chocolate sprinkles FOR 1 MUG 5 MINUTES (PREP + COOK) 800 WATTS INGREDIENTS 1 slice of butter 1 cm ( in) thick (30 g/1 oz) 1 egg 2 tablespoons caster (superfine) sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla sugar or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 4 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour teaspoon baking powder DECORATION teaspoon cocoa powder In a mug: melt the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds (800 watts). One by one, whisk in the egg, sugar, vanilla sugar, cocoa, flour and baking powder. Cook in the microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds (800 watts). Dust with cocoa powder. Allow to cool for 1 minute before eating. FOR 1 MUG 5 MINUTES (PREP + COOK) 800 WATTS INGREDIENTS 1 slice of butter 1 cm ( in) thick (30 g/1 oz) 8 squares of dark chocolate (40 g/1 oz) at least 55 % cocoa 1 egg 2 tablespoons caster (superfine) sugar 4 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour teaspoon baking powder In a mug: melt the butter with the chocolate in the microwave for 3040 seconds (800 watts).

Beat the mixture until smooth, then allow it to cool slightly. One by one, whisk in the egg, sugar, flour and baking powder. Cook in the microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds (800 watts). Allow to cool for 1 minute before eating. FOR 1 MUG 5 MINUTES (PREP + COOK) 800 WATTS INGREDIENTS 1 slice of butter 1 cm ( in) thick (30 g/1 oz) 6 squares of milk chocolate (30 g/1 oz) 1 egg 2 tablespoons caster (superfine) sugar 1 teaspoons vanilla sugar or teaspoon vanilla extract 4 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour teaspoon baking powder In a mug: melt the butter with the chocolate in the microwave for 3040 seconds (800 watts). Beat the mixture until smooth, then allow it to cool slightly.

One by one, whisk in the egg, sugar, vanilla sugar, flour and baking powder. Cook in the microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds (800 watts). Allow to cool for 1 minute before eating. FOR 1 MUG 5 MINUTES (PREP + COOK) 800 WATTS INGREDIENTS 1 slice of butter 1 cm ( in) thick (30 g/1 oz) 6 squares of white chocolate (30 g/1 oz) 1 egg 2 tablespoons caster (superfine) sugar 4 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour teaspoon baking powder In a mug: melt the butter with the chocolate in the microwave for 40 seconds (800 watts). Beat the mixture until smooth, then allow it to cool slightly. One by one, whisk in the egg, sugar, flour and baking powder.

Cook in the microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds (800 watts). Allow to cool for 1 minute before eating. FOR 1 MUG 5 MINUTES (PREP + COOK) 800 WATTS INGREDIENTS 1 slice of butter cm ( in) thick (15 g/ oz) 5 squares of milk chocolate with crisped rice (such as Crunch, 40 g/1 oz) 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1 egg 1 teaspoon single (light) cream 2 tablespoons caster (superfine) sugar 4 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon puffed rice (such as Rice krispies) DECORATION 1 teaspoon puffed rice (such as Rice krispies) In a mug: melt the butter with the chocolate in the microwave for 40 seconds (800 watts). Beat the mixture until smooth, then allow it to cool slightly. One by one, whisk in the cocoa powder, egg, cream, sugar, flour and baking powder. Add the puffed rice without stirring too much.

Cook in the microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds (800 watts) then decorate with puffed rice. Allow to cool for 1 minute before eating.