Today on #guestpost week we have the lovely Kerry from Blissful Domestication She has made this wonderful chocolate mug cake that looks totally scrummy. Over to you Kerry…..
Chocolate Mug Cake
I think these would make a great novel dessert for a dinner party, and as they only take 5-10 minutes to rustle up, you can impress your friends with minimal effort. I will be buying some prettier mugs for this very purpose!
As an added bonus of having chocolate cake in less than 10 minutes (as if one is needed!), because all the ingredients are mixed in the mug there is very little washing up to do- it’s win win really!
Ingredients
- 30g butter
- 4 tbsp hazelnut chocolate spread
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 4 tbsp plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
Method
- Put the butter and 3tbsp of the chocolate spread in the mug, and microwave for 30 secs to melt. Mix together well.
- Allow to cool slightly, then add the egg and beat well using a fork.
- Add the sugar, flour and baking powder and mix in well with the fork until all the ingredients are incorporated.
- Cook in the microwave for 30-40 seconds.
- Spoon the last tbsp of chocolate spread into the middle, and cook for a further 40 seconds.
- The top of the mug cake may look a bit moist, but if it is firm underneath it is done. Don’t be tempting to cook for longer as it can dry out the middle.
- Sometimes the cake can spill over the edge, just wipe away any spilt cake mixture with a clean damp cloth whilst it is still warm.
- I chose to just sprinkle the top of mine with icing sugar, but you could get more inventive and use cream, chocolate chips, nuts, anything you fancy really.
- Enjoy!
NB. I am a home cook, and have had no formal training in preparing food. So these are just recipes that I use at home for the family. Whilst I have taken time to try and be as accurate as possible, some of the quantities are approximate. I am always keen to learn, so if you think the recipe can be improved upon please take the time to comment below.
Thank you Kerry for being involved in this #guestpost series. Brilliant to have you featured here and I cant wait to try cake in a mug – genius. You can find out more about Kerry by visiting her social media sites below:
Twitter: @blissfulkerry
Facebook: blissfuldomestication
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Amazing..a cake in a mug and it sounds easy too, will definitely be trying it out xx #fortheloveofblog
It is too easy, dangerously easy!
I always see these mug cake recipes but have yet to try one. I might just have to rectify that tonight! Thanks for sharing #globalblogging
Let me know what you think if you try it!
The hubby and kids love a good mug cake! Popping over from #GlobalBlogging x
I don’t blame them, you really can’t beat a good mug cake!
This looks so good! Thank you for sharing! #globalblogging
Thank you! They are good, you must try them
Ive heard about cake in a mug before but never tries it myseld because im sure theyd become a nightly treat…!
I’m afraid there is always a danger of that!
This looks amazing! I think we will try this during half term as a little treat! Thanks for sharing on #fortheloveofBLOG
They’re ideal for a half term treat! Thanks for your comment x
What a great dessert! I will have to try this with my daughter, she would love it.
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They are very easy, let me know what you both think! X