Mug-cake mix at home
I would like to make my own mix for "mug cake" -- that is to say, prepackaged instant cake mix you dump into a mug, add liquid, and microwave.
Is there anything special about mug cake that makes it cook in the microwave better? Will ordinary box cake scaled down work?
I'll want to make my own mix. Is there anything about boxed cake mix that's special beyond just sifting dry ingredients together, maybe throwing in some powdered milk so I don't have to use milk as my liquid? And can I do anything about requiring eggs -- for example, using some kind of powdered egg?
Are there any types of recipes for which this simply will not work? I kind of suspect Angel Food cake won't work in a mug :)
Best Answer
Not really. If you mix up normal cake batter with the directions, and microwave it, it will cook. It doesn't taste like a baked cake, but its certainly edible.
Actually, specifically, you add Angel Food cake to other cake mixes. The reason is that angel food cake mix usually contains powdered egg whites. The other option is indeed powdered egg, but angel food cake mix is more common in these recipes.
Mainly its about expectations. Many things 'work' in the sense that they're edible, but they may not resemble the product you think they should.
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How do you turn a cake mix into a mug cake?
Spray an 11 to 12-ounce microwave-safe mug or small bowl with cooking spray and then mix together cake mix, water and oil inside. Microwave on high for about 1 minute and 10 seconds to 1 minute and 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and allow mug to cool for a few minutes.Do you put egg in mug cake?
Method. 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. Add 1 medium egg and mix in as much as you can, but don't worry if there's still dry mix left.How do you make the best microwave mug cake?
Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a mug and stir together. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Stir in sprinkles. Cook in microwave for 70-90 seconds* (until cake is just set, but still barely shiny on top).What is mug cake made of?
Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large microwave-safe mug; stir in milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract. Cook in microwave until cake is done in the middle, about 1 minute 45 seconds.Easiest Mug Cake Ever!!! (Only 2 Ingredients!)
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