Black - Nutella mug cakes and more: quick and easy cakes, cookies and sweet treats

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PREPARATION TIME 3 MINUTES COOKING TIME 1 MINUTE SERVES 1 50 g (2 oz/scant cup)plain (all-purpose) flour4 tablespoons coconut milk2 tablespoons caster (superfine) sugar1 tablespoon NUTELLA2 teaspoons cocoa powderteaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon desiccated coconut, for sprinkling Using a fork, mix all the ingredients apart from the desiccated coconut together in a mug until smooth. Place the mug in the microwave for 1 minute (800 watts) until the cake feels dry on top. Sprinkle with the desiccated coconut and serve. PREPARATION TIME 5 MINUTES SERVES 2 2 tablespoons cocoa powder, plus extra for sprinkling500 ml (17 fl oz/ 2 cups) milk2 tablespoons NUTELLA100 ml (3 fl oz/scant cup) whipping cream In a small bowl, add the cocoa powder with a dash of milk, and mix until it forms a paste. Add the NUTELLA and mix well. .

Gradually add the remaining milk to the paste, whisking until there are no lumps. Chill in the fridge. Whip the cream until thick. Serve the chocolate drink nice and cold, topped with the whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder. BANANA VERSION Blend a banana with the milk, cocoa and NUTELLA.

PREPARATION TIME 3 MINUTES COOKING TIME 2 MINUTES SERVES 1 50 g (2 oz/scant cup) plain (all-purpose) flour2 teaspoons cocoa powder3 tablespoons caster (superfine) sugarteaspoon baking powder3 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons plain Greek yoghurt1 tablespoon NUTELLA1 tablespoon crushed raspberries, plus extra for the topping5 mini marshmallows, plus extra for sprinkling Combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar and baking powder in a mug. PREPARATION TIME 3 MINUTES COOKING TIME 2 MINUTES SERVES 1 50 g (2 oz/scant cup) plain (all-purpose) flour2 teaspoons cocoa powder3 tablespoons caster (superfine) sugarteaspoon baking powder3 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons plain Greek yoghurt1 tablespoon NUTELLA1 tablespoon crushed raspberries, plus extra for the topping5 mini marshmallows, plus extra for sprinkling Combine the flour, cocoa powder, sugar and baking powder in a mug.

Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to combine. Cook in the microwave for 2 minutes (800 watts) or until a toothpick inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool for 1 minute, then scatter the raspberries and mini marshmallows on top to serve.

PREPARATION TIME 5 MINUTES COOKING TIME 2 MINUTES EACH SERVES 2 45 g (1 oz/scant cup) soft butter110 g (4 oz/ cup) caster (superfine) sugarteaspoon orange extract2 tablespoons orange juice1 egg150 g (5 oz/1 cups) self-raising flour35 g (1 oz/ cup) cocoa powderFor the drizzle:2 tablespoons NUTELLA30 g (1 oz/scant cup) milk chocolate chips60 g (2 oz/scant cup) icing (confectioners) sugar50 ml (2 fl oz) orange juice In a bowl, beat together the butter with the sugar until pale. Stir in the orange extract, juice and egg. Add the flour and cocoa powder and mix until really smooth.

Ladle the mixture into 2 mugs they should be full. Microwave one at a time for 2 minutes (800 watts). Make the drizzle. Add the NUTELLA, icing sugar and orange juice to a saucepan and gently melt, over a medium heat. Drizzle over the mug cakes and serve immediately.

PREPARATION TIME 20 MINUTES CHILLING TIME 3 HOURS SERVES 4 140 g (5 oz/scant 1 cup) dark chocolate60 g (2 oz/ cup) NUTELLA4 egg whitesa pinch of salt250 ml (8 fl oz/1 cup) whipping cream, plus extra for toppingchocolate sprinkles, to serve Gently melt the chocolate in a bain-marie until just melted.

Remove from the heat. Add 2 tablespoons of just-boiled water and stir until slightly cooled. Add the NUTELLA and stir well to form a glossy mix. Whisk the egg whites with the salt until stiff. Whip the cream until thick. Fold the egg whites and cream gently into the NUTELLA chocolate mix.

Divide the mixture between 4 small glasses or ramekins and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours. Before serving, top with cream and sprinkles.

PREPARATION TIME 20 MINUTES CHILLING TIME 3 HOURS SERVES 4 100 g (3 oz/scant 1 cup) dark chocolate chips60 g (2 oz/ cup) NUTELLA2 egg whitesa pinch of salt250 g (9 oz/1 cup) plain or Greek yoghurtdecorative sprinkles, to serve Gently melt the chocolate chips in a bain-marie and allow to cool. Soften the NUTELLA by placing the jar in a saucepan of hot water. Remove 60 g (2 oz/ cup) and mix it with the melted chocolate. Set aside.

Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff. Mix the yoghurt with the chocolate and NUTELLA mix. Add a tablespoon of the egg whites to the yoghurt mix to loosen, then fold in the rest of the egg whites. Divide the mixture into 4 small glasses or ramekins and chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours. Just before serving, top with decorative sprinkles.

PREPARATION TIME 5 MINUTES COOKING TIME 1 MINUTE SERVES 1 4 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour3 tablespoons milk2 tablespoons caster (superfine) sugar2 tablespoons ripe banana, mashed1 tablespoon NUTELLA1 tablespoon milk chocolate chips, plus extra for sprinklingteaspoon baking powderteaspoon cinnamon Combine all the ingredients in a mug, leaving a few chocolate chips for the topping.

Microwave for 1 minute (800 watts) or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean. Let it cool for 1 minute. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and serve.

PREPARATION TIME 5 MINUTES COOKING TIME 1 MINUTE 30 SECONDS SERVES 1 3 tablespoons plain (all-purpose) flour3 tablespoons caster (superfine) sugar1 tablespoon cocoa powder1 teaspoon instant coffee powderteaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon NUTELLA2 tablespoons milkteaspoon vanilla extract2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing1 eggicing (confectioners) sugar or ice cream, to serveNext page