Yummy 5 minute coffee cup cake

By Queuebot in Food & Drink on Apr 4, 2009 at 12:05 pm

Ever had a craving for cake, but making an entire one is too time consuming and buying a whole one goes to waste? How about a single-sized chocolate cake in your coffee mug! Instructables has a great recipe for this quick, easy and very tasty treat. It takes 2 minutes to prepare and 3 minutes to cook. Top it off with icing sugar or whipped cream. Enjoy!

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Tags: 5 minute, Cake, coffee cup, easy, recipe, tasty

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Jim R Feliciano
Apr 4th, 2009 at 1:07 pm
Not sure I will try this but it does look like a good idea. Some of the comments might help make it a little better.
Evilbeagle
Apr 4th, 2009 at 1:10 pm
I would certainly do this. Great idea.
SenorMysterioso
Apr 4th, 2009 at 3:23 pm
If it doesnt come out well, youre only out 5 minutes of time and a mug of ingredients.

I think I’ll try it some time. Now I need a recipe to make a two minute chocolate frosting in a mug.
Sandi
Apr 4th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
I have to say I have tried this and it really isn’t any easier than whipping up a cake. And it is terribly rubbery….sorry.
catlady
Apr 4th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
The calories amount to around 900-800 calories, even if you use Smart Balance…
catlady
Apr 4th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
…that sentence was very poorly written.
Alex T
Apr 5th, 2009 at 1:45 am
I’ve made this and it’s certainly not as good as normal cake, but it’s good in a pinch if you have a chocolate craving!
Michele
Apr 5th, 2009 at 7:50 am
I tried this recently, and it is indeed rubbery. My version came in at around 600 calories, but of course it tasted so yucky that I consumed maybe 50 of those calories. I want to try it in a tiny pan or ramekin so I can bake it in the oven and not have the microwavey texture.
Miss Cellania
Apr 5th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
An entire chocolate cake is pretty easy; it just takes longer to cook in an oven. The best way to make a cake is to say, “Kids, I’m going to take a nap. Why don’t you make a cake for tonight?”
Tempscire
Apr 5th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
Hm. With some modifications to get around the rubberiness, that would make a cute little gift cake for someone.
snarky1
Apr 6th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
I tried this a few months ago. It was gross! And no less time-consuming than making an actual cake.
Bug
Apr 14th, 2009 at 1:56 pm
Not bad. I cut down the calories by substituting plain applesauce in place of the oil. That saves ~350 calories.
Deena1
May 4th, 2009 at 8:21 pm
I’ve tried this with a few modifications and it was GREAT!!!! Add a pinch of salt to the recipe. I also used chocolate chips and chopped walnuts. Be sure and spray the mug with no stick spray and cut the time down to 2 minutes. It wasn’t rubbery and very tasty!! I’ve also exchanged the chocolate chips for peanut butter chips!!! My husband and grandkids love it!!! I think the cooking time is the answer to a really good cake!!!!
Lazlo Toth
Dec 11th, 2009 at 9:35 pm
I hate to be mean, guys, but for those of you who haven’t had good luck with the recipe… you do know different microwaves have different wattages, right? Deena’s advice about the salt is very good, but you also really need to experiment with the cooking time, guys. That’s all it takes. (A little baking soda or baking powder helps too.)

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