So, IDK if you've been paying attention (most of you have) but I have a Problem with chocolate. A capital-P Problem. And sometimes, I want to be able to scratch my itch without resorting to making a full cake or plate of brownies and sweating over a hot oven for a half hour. Because it's been, like, really freaking hot this summer. And despite the heat, my cravings haven't waned.
Big surprise.
So I got into mug cakes. This is an easy way to treat yourself with very little effort and materials. Plus, you won't be tempted to eat the entire pan of brownies in one sitting!
N-not that I've ever done that, or anything....
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1 T all-purpose flour 2 T cocoa powder 2 T packed brown sugar 1/4 tsp baking powder Dash cinnamon pinch cayenne pepper 1 T butter, softened 1 large egg
1. In a large mug, mix your dry ingredients together. You can sift the cocoa if you like, to clear out the lumps. Stir it all a bit to incorporate. 2. Add the butter and egg, then whisk briskly until all the ingredients are well incorporated and you can't see either streaks of egg white not lumps of cocoa. If your whisk won't fit into your mug, you can use a fork. Whatever works for you. 3. Microwave on High for at least 60 seconds, depending on your wattage--mine takes 90-105 seconds.
Enjoy your own personal moist, fluffy cake. A scoop of vanilla ice cream is a nice touch.
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timeasmymeasure
Spicy Dark Chocolate Mug Cake
Date: 2013-09-27 08:31 am (UTC)Big surprise.
So I got into mug cakes. This is an easy way to treat yourself with very little effort and materials. Plus, you won't be tempted to eat the entire pan of brownies in one sitting!
N-not that I've ever done that, or anything....
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1 T all-purpose flour
2 T cocoa powder
2 T packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
Dash cinnamon
pinch cayenne pepper
1 T butter, softened
1 large egg
1. In a large mug, mix your dry ingredients together. You can sift the cocoa if you like, to clear out the lumps. Stir it all a bit to incorporate.
2. Add the butter and egg, then whisk briskly until all the ingredients are well incorporated and you can't see either streaks of egg white not lumps of cocoa. If your whisk won't fit into your mug, you can use a fork. Whatever works for you.
3. Microwave on High for at least 60 seconds, depending on your wattage--mine takes 90-105 seconds.
Enjoy your own personal moist, fluffy cake. A scoop of vanilla ice cream is a nice touch.