Friday, July 2, 2021

Two Mug Cake Recipes by @Donna_Fasano

Sometimes I feel like treating myself to a sweet snack, but I don’t want to heat up the house by turning on the oven. Here are two recipes for mug cake that will take you about two minutes to mix up and a minute and a half to “bake” in the microwave. I have tried them both (hey, someone had to be the Guinea pig!) and they’re both delicious.

Chocolate Mug Cake


Cake:

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons cocoa

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of salt (optional)

3 tablespoons milk

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla

Topping:

1 heaping tablespoon chocolate chips


Directions:

1.     Measure flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, and salt into a 14-ounce microwave-safe mug. Stir to combine.

2.    Add milk, oil, and vanilla. Stir until all ingredients are completely incorporated.

3.    Cook in microwave on high for 1 and a half minutes (90 seconds). Overcooking will result in a dry cake. Do not overcook.

4.    Remove from microwave and sprinkle chocolate chips over the top in a single layer. Allow cake to sit for 2 to 3 minutes.

Vanilla Mug Cake


Cake:

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of salt (optional)

2 1/2 tablespoons milk

1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla

Topping:

1 heaping tablespoon shredded coconut


Directions:

1.     Measure flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt into a 14-ounce microwave-safe mug. Stir to combine.

2.    Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir until all ingredients are completely incorporated.

3.    Cook in microwave on high for 1 and a half minutes (90 seconds). Overcooking will result in a dry cake. Do not overcook.

4.    Remove from microwave and sprinkle coconut over the top in a single layer. Allow cake to sit for 2 to 3 minutes.

 

When it comes to toppings, use your imagination. If you don’t like coconut, you can substitute all sorts of things. The sky is the limit! Topping suggestions:

1 tablespoon hazelnut chocolate spread

1 tablespoon peanut butter and a drizzle of honey

1 tablespoon jarred caramel sauce

1 tablespoon jarred fudge sauce

1 tablespoon strawberry jam


I often incorporate my love of food into my books. In HER FAKE ROMANCE, Julia Jones is a caterer. She's a struggling single mom of a -- gulp -- teenaged daughter. 


Her Fake Romance is a fun, lighthearted sweet romance. Here's what one reviewer said, "The author's style was pure delight, fun and funky. Modern and very entertaining. I never would have thought that a fake romance could be so funny and emotional at the same time. HJ Top Pick!" ~HarlequinJunkie.com




About the author:


Donna Fasano is a USA Today Bestselling Author of sweet romance, contemporary romance, and women’s fiction. Learn more about her at 
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2 comments:

  1. I love mug cakes. These sound delicious. I plan to try them.

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  2. Thank you, Donna. They both sound yummy! I'm sharing this with friends who have microwaves.

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