Eggless 3 minute 4 Mug Cakes recipe in minutes for anytime sweet cravings
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Mug cakes need no introduction. Super easy and so quick to make!! No more extra mixing bowls, spatula or whisk to wash. No worries for sunken center or burnt top!! Simple pleasure of life for those who want a quick fix your sweet cravings.
Here I bring you not one but 4 Mug Cake recipes, that not only you will be happy to make but a fun thing for kids also to make. Anytime treat to pamper not only your loved ones but also yourself too!!
If you have kids at home, you know about their anytime hunger pangs. Living all by yourself, need a late night sweet snack!! or just like that want to a sweet!! Want to enjoy your piece of cake without sweating in kitchen!! These cute Mug Cakes fit all the above options.
I call these 3 min. Cakes as if you have all ingredients ready it takes almost 3 mins from start to finish to make these.
Such recipes come handy for quick fixes or when you don’t want to switch on the oven. Or, you don’t have an oven!!
My kids like to make these by themselves. It’s fun for them adding different flavors or toppings of your choice. As a mom I don’t need to worry about their sugar intake or too much of maida/all purpose flour. We use healthy flour like whole wheat flour and raw sugar to make it. And moreover I keep a keep on the amount of sweet treats they have in a day! And once in a while treating yourself to sweet indulgences is just fine!! Don’t you agree ?? 🙂 And no no we don’t make it daily or often. Only when that are in a mood to have some fun in kitchen.
Cooking with Kids
Little Chefs is the theme for this Monday Foodie Bloghop group. This theme was suggested by Priya from The Girl Next Door, where suggested we bring recipes that even kids can make it with minimal adult supervision. I loved the recipe that she posted for the theme.. a no cook Raw Mango and Lentil Salad which even kids can prepare if you have all ingredients ready for them.. Try serving Idlis to your toddlers and kids in funway like her.. Cocktail Idli Flowers
There are many recipes on the blog where you can engage kids in kitchen. I strongly believe that each one of us should know the basics of cooking. Teaching kids how to cook should not come to them as forceful task but something which they start to learn with fun. And why only cooking, they should be taught to help out in daily chores too!! Engage them with you and compliment them when they do something even if it is not perfect. These small things will help them to build up their confidence and in a way small step towards being self reliant.
Other kids friendly recipes which your can get kids engaged with you or they can make on their own with some supervision..
Carrot and Cucumber Mini Sandwich Bites,Strawberry Milkshake, Nutella and Banana Shake, Lemon and Basil Shikanjavi//Lemonade, Dark Chocolate Truffle, Mando Thandai Lassi, Date and Figs Rice Krispy, Strawberry Cream, Chocolate Mascarpone Cheese, Custard Trifle and many more..
What we need to make Mug Cakes
Mug cakes are the name given to quick and instant way of making mini cake in microwave. You can use any microwave safe mug or even bowl.
Supervise kids while they are using microwave.
Set the microwave Power to HIGH.
Preferably use Mug of 12 Oz or 350 ml. As the cake batter rises up while microwaving. Fill mug or the bowl to half.
Keep your ingredients handy and ready before making cakes.
These taste best when made fresh and warm, but you can always, store in an airtight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days.
4 ways to make Mug Cake
You can play around with flavors and other add other ingredients to make mug cakes. This post I am covering 4 simple ways which are a favourite among most of of us.
The common ingredients we need here are–
Flour– I use Whole Wheat Flour(WWF). You can use All purpose flour also, but I avoid it as it does not have any nutritional value.
Sweetener– I have used Jaggery powder in Brownie Mug cake and Choco Chips Mug Cake, and Organic Cane Sugar in Funfetti cake and Apple Cake. You can use brown sugar in place of jaggery powder, or even castor sugar.
Fat– I use melted butter, you can use olive or any plant based flavorless oil like rice bran oil.
Leavening Agent– Baking Powder is used for cake rising.
Liquid- Milk binds flour and keeps the cake moist.
Essence- Vanilla or any other flavor that you want to use.
Basic Process, is to mix flour, baking powder and sugar together. Then comes the liquid part. Mix butter/oil, mix and essence(if using). Mix all. Add nuts, choco chips or fruits whatever you are using.
Microwave for about 1 min 15 sec. In some microwave it may take about 2 mins. Start with the the mentioned time and if you feel the center is gooey, cook for another 15 sec. It should not take more than 2 mins. After that cake will become dry and hard.
Funfetti Mug Cake-– Add Sprinkles/Funfetti mix in batter. Then sprinkle more on top.
Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake— Add cinnamon powder in flour. Then add finely chopped apple pieces in batter. Top with thin apple slices(optional).
Choco Chips Mug Cake– Add Choco chips in batter and then sprinkle more on top. You can add brown sugar also in place of jaggery powder.
Walnut Brownie Mug Cake– Add Cocoa powder with flour. Mix finely chopped walnuts in batter and sprinkle on top.
But what if we need to make it in oven or don’t have microwave?? Scroll below.. answer is just after the recipe card..
Eggless 3 Minute 4 Mug Cakes
- Microwave safe Mugs
- Mixing Spoons
Common Ingredients(For 1 Mug Cake)
- ¼ Cup Whole Wheat Flour
- ½ tsp Baking Powder
- 2 tbsp Sugar(Jaggery Powder/Raw Cane Sugar) Castor Sugar(optional)
- 2 tbsp Melted Butter/Oil
- ¼ Cup Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla Essence
Funfetti Mug Cake
- 2 tbsp Funfetti/Sprinkles
Choco Chips Mug Cake
- 2 tbsp Choco Chips
Walnut Brownie Mug Cake
- 2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
- 1 tbsp Finely Chopped Walnuts
Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake
- 2 tbsp Finely Chopped Apple pieces
- 1/2 tsp Cinnamon Powder
- Thinly sliced apples(optional)
- Brush mug with butter/oil.
- Add flour and baking powder. Check instructions below for different mug cakes.
- Mix lightly.
- Add sweetener(jaggery powder/raw cane sugar).
- Add melted butter or oil, vanilla essence and milk.
- Mix well and add nuts, choco chips or finely chopped fruits as required.
- Microwave for about 1 min 15 sec to 2 mins.
- Enjoy topped with ice cream, chocolate sauce or just like that.
Funfetti Mug Cake
- Add sprinkle/funfetti mix in batter after adding milk. Mix and then sprinkle more on top.
Choco Chips Mug Cake
- Add choco chips and mix in batter after adding milk. Mix and then sprinkle more on top.
- Add jaggery powder or brown sugar in flour mix.
Walnut Brownie Mug Cake
- Add Cocoa Powder along with flour and baking powder. Mix well.
- Add jaggery powder/brown sugar, vanilla essence, butter and milk. Mix well.
- Add finely chopped walnuts and lightly mix again.
Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake
- Add cinnamon powder with flour and baking powder.
- Add castor sugar or raw cane sugar, before adding milk. Mix well.
- Add apple pieces and mix. Top with thinly sliced apples.
So do try these fun Mug Cakes once in while these are nice treats for kids and on the healthier side too, with Whole Wheat Flour and Raw Sugars. Kids can also make it themselves with little supervision.
The best part these are in calculated portions and even you can indulge in guilt free treats once in a while.
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What if I don’t have microwave or it is not working.. Can I still use the same recipe of microwave cake and bake in oven?
Yes you can use the same recipe with little tweak, and bake for about 15 mins. in oven, as baking takes longer time. Will cover detailed recipe soon in another post.
For this add 1/4 tsp of baking soda and make buttermilk. For that, add 1 tsp of vinegar to 1/4 cup of milk, and follow the same process. Be sure to use an oven safe bowl or mug. Bake in a preheated oven for about 12-15 mins at 350F or 180C.
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