Mug Cake Recipes
Mug Cake Recipes
January 16, 2013
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Baking doesn’t have to take hours in the kitchen. If
you have 5 minutes and a few pantry staples, you can make satisfying
and delicious cakes in any microwave-safe mug. Chocolate, vanilla, red
velvet—the sky’s the limit when it comes to flavors.
Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
You’ll need: 4 large microwave-safe mugsINGREDIENTS
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup high quality cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
Toppings, like whipped cream, powdered sugar or chocolate sauce
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
2. Divide between four mugs. One at a time, microwave on high for 2 1/2-3 minutes, until cake rises above the mug.
3. Let cool for 2 minutes and garnish with desired toppings.
Tip: Cakes can be made in mugs, cooled and then frozen for up to 1 month. Add toppings just before serving.
Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe
Follow the chocolate mug cake recipe, substituting seeds from 1/2 a vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract) for the cocoa. Cut the bean in half lengthwise, then use a small sharp knife to scrape out the seeds. Garnish with twirls of lemon peel.
Tip: For a stronger lemon flavor, use 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest instead. Finish with a lemon glaze: Heat 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice over low heat and stir until sugar melts. Brush over cakes while they’re still warm and let it soak in for 20-30 minutes before serving.
Red Velvet Mug Cake
Follow chocolate mug cake recipe, adding 1 tablespoon of red food coloring. Top with cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberry slices.
i thought this was cute and fun for us moms and kids
ur welcome
Quoting darnette:
Very cute.... The kids and I will have to make these on family game night for a treat thanks..
10 Things Baking Teaches Your Kids About Life
Do you love baking with your kids?
It can get messy and chaotic, but wow, the memories you're creating
together! They're so worth it. You get delicious treats for the whole
family -- and your kids get some valuable life lessons. Shh, don't tell
them, but baking with your kids isn't just fun and tasty -- it's educational. Here's what they can learn.
1. What's in your food. I think one of the most important lessons kids can learn is what actually goes into the foods they eat. Getting a behind-the-scenes look at those muffins gives them an appreciation for ingredients and what they all add up to.
2. Math. You learn to count. You learn that you can divide a cup into fourths -- or thirds. You learn what it means to halve a recipe.
3. Science. Isn't baking just a science experiment in cause and effect? What happens when you mix all these things together -- and then put them in the oven? Isn't that dramatic change amazing?
4. Reading. What important skill do you need to follow a recipe? Reading, of course! Reading in a real-life context helps kids understand what they're reading better.
5. Following directions. Following every step -- in order -- makes a real difference. Kids learn why this is so important when they follow a baking recipe.
6. Patience. There's something about making something yourself that trumps the instant gratification of just buying a treat. Baking teaches your child that the best things are worth waiting for.
7. It's OK to make a mess. I'll be honest, baking with kids kind of makes me crazy. It's so messy! But that's okay. Life is messy, too, and there are rewards for courageously diving into a mess.
8. Clean up your mess. Ah -- the flip side of messes! It's okay to make them, but always make sure you clean them up.
9. Problem solving. Made a mistake? No need to panic! Just stop a moment and think about how you can solve that problem. Maybe there's a creative way to save those cookies.
10. The joy of giving. When we bake together, we often share what we bake with friends and families. The happiness you give others with your delicious treats makes you happy, too.
Quoting aneela:
10 Things Baking Teaches Your Kids About Life
It can get messy and chaotic, but wow, the memories you're creating
together! They're so worth it. You get delicious treats for the whole
family -- and your kids get some valuable life lessons. Shh, don't tell
them, but baking with your kids isn't just fun and tasty -- it's educational. Here's what they can learn.1. What's in your food.
I think one of the most important lessons kids can learn is what
actually goes into the foods they eat. Getting a behind-the-scenes look
at those muffins gives them an appreciation for ingredients and what
they all add up to.
2. Math. You learn to count. You learn that you can divide a cup into fourths -- or thirds. You learn what it means to halve a recipe.
3. Science. Isn't baking just a science experiment
in cause and effect? What happens when you mix all these things together
-- and then put them in the oven? Isn't that dramatic change amazing?
4. Reading. What important skill do you need to
follow a recipe? Reading, of course! Reading in a real-life context
helps kids understand what they're reading better.
5. Following directions. Following every step -- in
order -- makes a real difference. Kids learn why this is so important
when they follow a baking recipe.
6. Patience. There's something about making
something yourself that trumps the instant gratification of just buying a
treat. Baking teaches your child that the best things are worth waiting
for.
7. It's OK to make a mess. I'll be honest, baking
with kids kind of makes me crazy. It's so messy! But that's okay. Life
is messy, too, and there are rewards for courageously diving into a
mess.
8. Clean up your mess. Ah -- the flip side of messes! It's okay to make them, but always make sure you clean them up.
9. Problem solving. Made a mistake? No need to
panic! Just stop a moment and think about how you can solve that
problem. Maybe there's a creative way to save those cookies.
10. The joy of giving. When we bake together, we
often share what we bake with friends and families. The happiness you
give others with your delicious treats makes you happy, too.
yeah figured id post it in here too
Quoting usmom3:
I love this list.
Quoting aneela:10 Things Baking Teaches Your Kids About Life
If your life had a movie title, what would it be?
- aneela
on Feb. 14, 2013 at 12:52 PM