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Cupcake in a mug

Have you ever thought that you can make a cupcake in a mug, and not in a special form? If not, then it's time to check out our original recipe. Moreover, the whole process of making a cupcake in a mug, including kneading the dough, will take no more than 10 minutes. The thing is that we bake it not in the oven, but in the microwave. And this miracle of technology is able to cope with tasks with incredible speed! Therefore, now, when someone close asks you to cook something tasty, say that it's time to put the kettle on, because the cupcake in the mug can already be considered ready.

Ingredients

Servings 1 piece
  • large egg - 1 pc.
  • sugar - 3 tbsp. l.
  • vanilla extract - 3 drops
  • salt - on the tip of a knife
  • milk - 3 tbsp. l.
  • vegetable oil - 3 tbsp. l.
  • flour - 4 tbsp. l.
  • cocoa powder - 2 tbsp. l.
  • almond flakes, syrup or ice cream to serve - to taste

Cooking

Step 1

For this cake recipe, choose a fireproof glass or ceramic mug with a capacity of at least 200 ml that can be used in the microwave.

Step 2

Crack an egg into the prepared mug. Add sugar, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Pour in milk and vegetable oil. Stir with a small spoon or fork.

Step 3

Sift the flour for the cake dough with the cocoa powder through a fine sieve into a small bowl. Add the resulting mixture to a mug with the egg-milk mixture. Mix thoroughly.

Step 4

Wipe the edges of the mug with a paper towel. Turn on the microwave oven at maximum power. Place the mug with the cake batter inside. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

Step 5

Carefully remove the finished cupcake from the microwave oven. Let cool slightly at room temperature. There is no need to take the cake out of the mug.

Step 6

Add cupcake in a mug with syrup (berry, caramel, chocolate), good ice cream (ideally ice cream) and sprinkle with almond petals. Serve on the table.

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