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Mug Cake

A warm, single-serving chocolate cake whipped up and microwaved in minutes.

Total time
5 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Medium
Mug Cake
As seen on Episode 222

The preparation

5 steps, about 5 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Mix flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a mug

  2. 02

    Add milk, oil, vanilla, and egg

  3. 03

    Stir with a fork until smooth

  4. 04

    Microwave for 1-2 minutes until risen and set

  5. 05

    Let cool slightly before eating

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Microwave it in short bursts and stop the moment the top looks just set, since even ten extra seconds turns a mug cake rubbery and dry. Stir the batter fully smooth first so you don't bite into a dry pocket of flour.”

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