cake-in-mug (almond cherry sour cream cake-in-mug)

Name: Cake-In-Mug (Almond Cherry Sour Cream Cake-In-Mug)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 9 tablespoon(s) flour; 6 1/2 tablespoon(s) granulated sugar; 1 - egg; 3 tablespoon(s) milk; 3 tablespoon(s) oil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract (i use tahitian when i can); 2 teaspoon(s) (heaping) sour cream (optional); 1 teaspoon(s) almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cherry extract; 1/4 teaspoon(s) baking soda; pinch - salt (1/8 to 1/4 tsp); - dried cherries (approximately 1/2 handful)

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Julie Nease

Lodi, CA

Updated on Aug 24, 2011

This started out as a chocolate cake-in-mug, that my brother shared with me; as you can tell, it didn't stay that way! ;) Note: The cook time is actually 3 minutes, but the lowest number available is 5 minutes.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 5 Min

method ---

yield 2 (large servings) or 4 (small servings)

Ingredients

9 tablespoons flour
6 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 - egg
3 tablespoons milk
3 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (i use tahitian when i can)
2 teaspoons (heaping) sour cream (optional)
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon cherry extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
pinch - salt (1/8 to 1/4 tsp)
- dried cherries (approximately 1/2 handful)

How To Make cake-in-mug (almond cherry sour cream cake-in-mug)

Step 1

Combine flour & sugar

Step 2

Add egg
Step 3

Combine oil, milk, sour cream (if using) & extracts; mix thoroughly
Step 4

Pour into flour/egg mixture
Step 5

Mix well (with out the sour cream, the batter will be a little thicker than with)
Step 6

Pour into large soup/coffee mug
Step 7

Sprinkle dried cherries on top of batter (they should sink in while cooking.
Step 8

Place in microwave (I always place a paper towel or paper plate under)
Step 9

Cook 3 - 4 1/2 minutes
Step 10

Cake will rise over top of mug
Step 11

Insert knife in center to test doneness (Note: outside of cake will appear spongy & moist; inside will be done)
Step 12

Empty onto plate & enjoy (I usually enjoy plum-raspberry jam with this on top)
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