Mirage Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Serves: 4 people
There is no need to preheat the oven; these quick & easy kid-friendly Honey Mug Cakes are made in the microwave for whenever the dessert cravings hit! Honey, not sugar, adds the perfect sweetness to these cup-sized cakes.
These remarkable Honey Mug Cakes, topped with a simple and sweet honey icing, are perfectly moist, easy to prepare, and leave no mess in the kitchen. The natural sweetness of honey, enhances the flavour of these cup-sized cakes, making it the ideal recipe for satisfying those late-night sweet tooth cravings.
Ingredients
Mug Cakes
1 cup (250 mL)
all-purpose flour
1 tsp (5 mL)
baking soda
1/2 tsp (2 mL)
baking powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL)
salt
2
eggs
1/4 cup + 3 tbsp (105 mL)
liquid honey
1/4 cup (60 mL)
milk
1 tsp (5 mL)
vanilla extract
1/2 cup (125 mL)
Mirage Margarine
Icing
1/2 cup (125 mL)
Mirage Margarine at room temperature
1 tbsp (15 mL)
icing sugar
4 tsp (20 mL)
liquid honey
Directions
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- Mug Cakes: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
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- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, milk and vanilla; set aside.
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- In a small microwave, take a safe bowl, add margarine and microwave it on HIGH for 30 seconds to 1 minute or until melted. Stir into the egg mixture then Stir the mixture into the flour mixture until a batter forms.
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- Divide batter evenly among 4 mugs. Microwave one mug on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes or until the batter is puffed and lightly golden and a tester comes out clean when inserted into the centre of the cake. Repeat with remaining mugs. Let cool slightly.
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- Icing: In a small bowl, stir together margarine and icing sugar until light and fluffy. Spoon evenly onto cakes. Drizzle honey evenly over each mug cake before serving.
Tip:
Let kids mix and match additional garnishes to the Honey Mug Cake. Sprinkle with toasted sweetened shredded coconut, colourful sprinkles or chocolate chips for added texture, flavour and fun!
