Mug cake with ice cream

I can provide you with a recipe to prepare a Mug Cake with ice cream. It is a simple and quick dessert, perfect for when you feel like something sweet and you don’t want to spend too much time in the kitchen. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons of flour
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder
• A pinch of salt
• 3 tablespoons of milk
• 2 tablespoons of seed oil (or melted butter)
• 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• Ice cream of your choice for serving

Preparation

1. In a large microwave-safe mug, mix well the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add the milk, seed oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix everything with a fork until you get a smooth and homogeneous mixture.
3. Cook the Mug Cake in the microwave at maximum power for about 1 minute and 20 seconds. The cooking time may vary based on the power of your microwave, so keep an eye on it from the first minute.
4. Allow the Mug Cake to rest for a couple of minutes after cooking to stabilize.
5. Serve the Mug Cake still warm with a scoop of your choice of ice cream on top. The ice cream will slightly melt upon contact with the hot cake, creating a delicious contrast.

Italian twist:

To add an Italian touch to the dessert, you might choose classic flavors like fior di latte or cream ice cream, or chocolate ice cream for a more intense flavor. Another Italian touch can be the addition of a teaspoon of espresso to the mixture before cooking it to give a coffee aroma to the Mug Cake.

Curiosity

The Mug Cake is a relatively recent invention, that has become popular thanks to its ease and speed of preparation. Moreover, the possibility to cook an individual portion of dessert makes it a perfect choice for those who want to enjoy something sweet without overindulging in quantity.