Yummy 5 minute coffee cup cake

1. Jim R Feliciano
   April 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.

2. Evilbeagle
   April 4th, 2009 at 1:10 pm

   I would certainly do this. Great idea.

3. SenorMysterioso
   April 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.

4. Sandi
   April 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.

5. catlady
   April 4th, 2009 at 8:39 pm

   The calories amount to around 900-800 calories, even if you use Smart Balance...

6. catlady
   April 4th, 2009 at 8:40 pm

   ...that sentence was very poorly written.

7. Alex T
   April 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!

8. Michele
   April 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.

9. Miss Cellania
   April 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?"

10. Tempscire
    April 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.

11. snarky1
    April 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.

12. Bug
    April 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.

13. 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!!!!

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