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.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Serves: 4
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
Honey Mug Cake Direction
- Mug Cakes: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
- In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, milk and vanilla; set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!