
Recipe of the Month in November – Microwave Mug Cake
Join the riddle in reception this week and you could win the entire ingredients to make this easy recipe.
Ingredients:
4 tbsp self-raising flour
4 tbsp caster sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 medium egg
3 tbsp milk
3 tbsp vegetable oil or sunflower oil
a few drops of vanilla essence or other essence (orange or peppermint work well)
Method:
Step 1: Add 4 tbsp self-raising flour, 4 tbsp caster sugar and 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the largest mug you have (to stop it overflowing in the microwave) and mix.
Step 2: Add 1 medium egg and mix in as much as you can, but don’t worry if there’s still dry mix left.
Step 3: Add the 3 tbsp milk, 3 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil and a few drops of vanilla essence and mix until smooth.
Step 4: Centre your mug in the middle of the microwave oven and cook on High for 1½ -2 mins, or until it has stopped rising and is firm to the touch.
Written by the Nurtur Team