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Cup cake

By US Desk
Fri, 08, 24

In the mood for a quick nibble? Then you might want to give these simple, easy microwave recipes a go!

Cup cake

RECIPE

Ingredients

* ¼ cup self-raising flour

* ¼ cup sugar (or less, to taste)

* ¼ cup milk

* 2 tablespoon melted butter

* 2 tablespoon cocoa powder

* A few drops of vanilla extract

* A pinch of salt

Directions

* Add the dry ingredients – flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt – into a large (to avoid spillage) microwave-safe mug.

* Stir in the wet ingredients – milk, butter, vanilla – and mix until smooth. You can also add chocolate chips to the mixture if you like.

* Place the mug in a microwave and cook on high for about one and a half to two minutes till the cake stops rising and is done in the middle.

* Sprinkle chocolate chips or chocolate shavings and serve.

Nuke a snack

Ingredients

Cup cake

* 2 eggs

* ½ to 1 teaspoon chopped onion

* ½ to 1 teaspoon parsley, mint, or both

* 1 tablespoon milk

* 1 teaspoon melted butter

* I tablespoon shredded cheese

* Salt to taste

* Pepper (or red chillis, if you prefer) to taste

Directions

* Add the eggs, onion, parsley/mint, milk, salt, and pepper/red chillis to a bowl. Whisk.

* Spread the melted butter around the inside of a large microwave-safe mug or bowl. (You can alternatively coat the inside of the mug with cooking spray.)

* Pour the egg mixture into the greased mug/bowl and sprinkle with cheese.

* Place the mug in the microwave oven, and microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Remove from microwave and stir.

* Again, microwave for 20 to 30 seconds; remove and stir. Repeat until the eggs are fully cooked. (Usually takes around 2 to 3 total minutes, but depends on the oven and settings.)

* Sprinkle shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, or any topping of your choice, and serve with slices of bread.