1. It's a cake in a mug so you are literally caking up your mug.
2. Mug can refer to your face and unless your planning on giving it to someone else (highly doubtful - it is delish) you'll be caking up your mug (face) as well.
This is the result of studying English Language for two years at college, I have a greater appreciation for language and its potential so I try to exploit it as often as I can.
But you're not here to hear me, but to have the recipe!
I was feeling peckish so I just typed in on the internet "cake in a mug recipes" my sister has made quite a few before and they didn't look that difficult. Results in seconds.
I chose this one: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/2405644/microwave-mug-cake. It's very simple and quick.
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons self raising flour
- 4 tablespoons caster sugar (any kind)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons oil (vegetable/sunflower)
- 2-3 drops vanilla essence (any flavour you want really)
- 2 tablespoons chocolate chips
I didn't have all the ingredients, the ones in bold are the ones you really need - the other are extras and not necessary for the cake!
Method:
1. Choose a pretty big mug - mine was one of those low but really wide ones and it filled it completely. Probably you don't want the mixture to come up more than half of a regular sized mug. It will explode in the microwave otherwise.
2. Put the flour, sugar and cocoa in the mug and mix together.
3. Now add the egg. Mix it into the dry ingredients - there isn't enough to get the whole mixture wet so don't worry just stir as much as you can - it will become a little stiff.
4. Add the milk and mix it in - stir well make sure all the dry ingredients are covered and the flour and cocoa lumps are gone.
5. Add the oil (I thought 3 tablespoons was a bit much so I just put 2 in and it turned out okay). Stir well and make sure the mixture is all stirred together.
6. At this point add any flavourings and the chocolate chips if you want them. Mix them in well.
7. Put your mug in the microwave. It takes between 3-5 minutes depending on how well cooked you want it. It will rise pretty fast.*
8. I poured cream on mine, tastes even nicer but that's your choice!
*I put mine in for four minutes but the middle was a little dry - I would say stick it in for three pull it out and check it with a spoon down the middle. If it is too sticky put it back in for another 30 seconds - a minute.
