Lemon cardamom mug cake

As a single woman, it's hard to make dessert at home unless I'm willing to be saddled with an entire cake or pie. I came across mug cake recipes a few years ago which seemed like a great alternative when you have a sweet tooth but no where else to dump the rest of your sweet leftovers. I've modified and perfected this recipe over the years.

Recipe

Combine the dry ingredients in an 8-ounce microwave-safe mug:

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tsp all-purpose, cake, or pastry flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp cardamom
• Pinch salt

Mix the dry ingredients well, making sure to mix the bottom corner all the way around.

Add the wet ingredients:

• 2 tbsp neutral oil or melted butter
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/8 tsp lemon oil

Mix well before microwaving for 80-85s. Don't undercook it. Wait at least one minute before eating with a spoon while still hot.

Modifying and other tips

It's weirdly hard to mix thoroughly in a mug. For the dry ingredient mixing step, I tilt and rotate the mug while stirring to make sure I get the whole bottom inner corner circumference incorporated. Otherwise you might get chunks of unmixed flour or other dry ingredient.

I have not tested this in an oven, but you could try using an oven-safe ramekin and perhaps 350°F for 15-20 minutes as a starting point.

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