3 Minute Micro-Cakes (in regular and gluten-free!!!)

Ingredients

Serves: 1

• 4 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or butter
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or peppermint
• 1 tablespoon choc chips
• 1 large mug

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins |Cook: 3 mins

1.	Add dry ingredients to the mug, and mix well.
2.	Crack an egg and add it to your mug. Be sure to mix it well to avoid any pockets of flour in the corners. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well. Add the vanilla extract. Stir in the chocolate chips or reserve for on top after you cook. Your choice...
3.	Pop your mug into the microwave & zap for 3 minutes (maybe 3 and a half depending on your microwave. Experiment. Make 2 if you have to to see how it works best) on maximum power (1000watt). Wait until the cake stops rising, and sets in the mug.
4.	If necessary, run a knife around the sides of the mug, and tip the still warm cake out of the mug and onto a saucer. Pop out and enjoy!!!

 Gluten-free-egg-free Version 

Ingredients

Serves: 1

• 6 tablespoons gluten-free cake mix or gluten-free flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 2 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or butter
• ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract or peppermint
• 1 tablespoon choc chips
• 1 large mug

Preparation method

Prep: 5 mins |Cook: 3 mins

1.	Add dry ingredients to the mug, and mix well.
2.	Pour in the milk, water, and oil and mix well. Be sure to mix it well to avoid any pockets of flour in the corners. Stir in the vanilla essence. Stir in the chocolate chips or reserve for on top after you cook. Your choice...
3.	Pop your mug into the microwave & zap for 3 minutes (or 3 and a half depending on your microwave...Experiment a bit. Make a second one if you have to) on maximum power (1000watt). Wait until the cake stops rising, and sets in the mug.
4.	If necessary, run a knife around the sides of the mug, and tip the still warm cake out of the mug and onto a plate. Pop out and enjoy!!!

 

 

adapted from: allrecipes.com.au/recipe/9198/print-friendly.aspx