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Chocolate Cake, in a mug...dangerous!
I haven't tried this, but it was sent to me by a friend I've known since "Brownie" days...a long time ago. LOL She says it's good.
*DANGEROUS CHOCOLATE CAKE-IN-A-MUG*
*1 coffee mug*
*4 Tbsp. cake flour (plain, not self-rising)*
*4 Tbsp. sugar*
*2 Tbsp. cocoa*
*1 egg*
*3 Tbsp. milk*
*3 Tbsp. oil*
*Small splash of vanilla*
*3 Tbsp. chocolate chips, optional*
*Add dry ingredients to mug, mix well with a fork.*
*Add egg, mix thoroughly.*
*Pour in milk and oil and vanilla, mix well.*
*Add chips, if using.*
*Put mug in microwave, and cook for three minutes on 1000 watts.*
*Cake will rise over top of mug--do not be alarmed!*
*Allow to cool a little; tip onto a plate if desired.*
*Eat!*
*(This can serve two if you want to feel slightly more virtuous.)*
****And WHY is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world?*
*Because now we are all only five minutes away from chocolate cake any
time of the day or night!!!****
*'Get thee hence' to the microwave!!! This is GREAT!!! Got the recipe
from a friend, and tried it out immediately. It works! I see multiple
applications for this gem: With kids; grandkids; 4-H cooking classes;
college dorm room when there's only a microwave; late-night cravings;
just enough for one or two servings instead of an entire
cake..........ha, ha! My kids added some drizzles of chocolate syrup
and some Cool Whip (we didn't put in the chocolate chips). You could
add canned frosting, too. The batter does rise up 'way over the top of
the mug, but doesn't run down the side. **Fun to watch! Be careful not
to overcook--our microwave is higher than 1000 watts, and three minutes
was a dab too long--dried the cakes out a little bit. ** Anyway, give it
a try! And be sure to watch it the whole time it's baking in the
microwave!!!
*
Re: Chocolate Cake, in a mug...dangerous!
I have tried this before. It definitely works - just be sure not to cook it too long. Mine usually took half the time!
Not the best dessert but hey - it takes like 2 secs.