This easy birthday mug cake captures the essence of the 2020s – fast, fuss-free, and perfectly portioned for a sweet moment.
READY IN 5 MINUTES SERVES 1
Ingredients:
1. 20g/1¾oz unsalted butter or dairy-free spread
2. 3 tbsp milk or dairy-free milk
3. ¼ tsp vanilla extract
4. 2 tbsp caster sugar
5. 4 tbsp plain flour
6. ¼ tsp baking powder
7. pinch salt
8. ice cream, cake frosting, jam or lemon curd, to serve
2. 3 tbsp milk or dairy-free milk
3. ¼ tsp vanilla extract
4. 2 tbsp caster sugar
5. 4 tbsp plain flour
6. ¼ tsp baking powder
7. pinch salt
8. ice cream, cake frosting, jam or lemon curd, to serve
Method:
- Set aside a good-sized, microwaveable mug to bake the cake in. Add the butter and milk to another microwaveable mug and microwave on high in 10 second increments, swirling the contents after each blast, until the butter is melted.
- Stir in the vanilla, followed by the sugar then the flour, baking powder and salt. Beat in the dry ingredients with a fork until there is a fairly smooth mixture. Scrape the mixture into the clean mug.
- Sit the mug in the centre of the microwave and cook for 1 minute on high (for an 800W microwave, adjust timings for other wattages). If the sponge is firm to the touch, it is ready. If not, continue microwaving in 10 second increments until cooked.
- Serve warm in the mug with ice cream, cake frosting or a dollop of jam or lemon curd.