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How to: Microwaved Mug Cakes


Introduction

Whenever you want to enjoy a cake but not have to do the work, then this recipe is the perfect solution! Mug cakes provide the enjoyment of cake, but not all of the work. Let’s get cooking!


Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 tablespoons milk (or dairy-free milk)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons flavorless oil (sunflower, vegetable or coconut oil)
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon Funfetti sprinkles

Instructions

  • In a microwavable mug whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
  • Add in the milk, oil, and vanilla and mix until just combined. Stir in the sprinkles.
  • Microwave for roughly 45 seconds – 1 minute, or until firm to the touch (timing is based on my microwave which is 1200 Watts so your timing may vary).
  • Serve warm with frosting, ice cream or cream.

Now sit back, relax, and enjoy your (near) effortless mug cake!

What is Your Favorite Color? Poll: Results

For the 64 people that took my poll, thank you! The results are in, and the top three chosen colors were:

  1. Cream
  2. Rainbow
  3. Blue

Apparently cream was a popular color! And rainbow as well, its all the colors!

If you want to see other popular colors, here is the result chart! Thanks for taking my poll! (Note that the colors poll will be updated frequently, so keep entering responses!)

How To Make A Starbucks Pink Drink At Home!

We all can appreciate Starbucks drinks, but sometimes you just don’t want to leave the house or spend the 5 bucks to get a small drink, but I have a solution for you! You can make a pink drink at home very simply! Here’s how:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup passion tea concentrate
  • 2 tablespoons strawberry puree
  • 1 packet of via instant Starbucks very berry hibiscus refresher
  • 3 tablespoons of vanilla bean powder

Steps!

  1. Add passion tea, strawberry puree, very berry hibiscus refresher, vanilla bean powder, then blend.
  2. Pour tea mixture onto ice with freeze dried strawberries, then add coconut milk.
  3. Top with whipped cream and strawberry puree if desired, then enjoy!