Quick and Easy Honey Mug Cake

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Honey Mug Cake

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

  1. Mug Cakes: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together eggs, honey, milk and vanilla; set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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!