Come across one of these recipe online and decided to pen it down in the blog for easier reference. :) This recipe says that we are able to complete the chocolate cake in a mug within 5 minutes. Was thinking that we can actually improvise the recipe a little to boost breast milk supply by:
- Adding in a bit of brewer's yeast
- Change the milk to oats milk
- Use VCO instead of oil
INGREDIENTS:
*For a fudgier version, omit egg.
- 4 tablespoons flour - make sure you measure it right - or the cake is a lie!
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa
- 2 tablespoons whisked egg - 1 egg is too much, 1 egg white is too eggy, 1 yolk is too dense, but 2 tblsp is just right!
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 3 tablespoons chocolate chips
- splash vanilla or other flavoring - try peppermint or cinnamon
*For a fudgier version, omit egg.
STEP 1: MIX YOUR INGREDIENTS.
Add all of the dry ingredients to the mug and mix.
*if you don't have chocolate chips, try a broken up candy bar - I can't stress how much this amps the awesomeness of your cake.
- Add the egg and combine well. It gets pretty pasty at the point.
- Stir in milk and oil.
- Add chocolate chips* and splash of vanilla. Stir well.
*if you don't have chocolate chips, try a broken up candy bar - I can't stress how much this amps the awesomeness of your cake.
STEP 2: MICROWAVE IT!
- Microwave for 3 minutes in a 1000w oven, or 4 minutes in a 700w oven.
It will start to crown over the top of the mug. Don't panic! It will collapse once the heat stops.
This cake is tricky mostly because of people's microwaves all being different. I experimented a lot with the amounts of different ingredients.
I think if it's something you're going to make quite a lot in the future, it's worth fussing around with! Try just a bit less time in the microwave (you can always put it back in for more). If that doesn't help, try a little less egg, or a little less flour.
For easier reference, can refer to the video for the full process. :)