I had just 1 stalk of Rhubarb and wondered what I could make with it. I thought it would be enough for a mug cake. Then I sliced it and added to my ‘Instant Mug Cake’ with 1 pinch Salt. It was a bit sour. I could have added more Sugar, but I enjoyed it …
Mug Cakes are easy to make if you have a microwave. Based on my ‘Instant Mug Cake’ recipe, I made Apple Mug Cake the other day. The result was not satisfactory. I should have peeled the Apple. I used only 1/2 Apple but it was not enough. And the cake was drier than I expected. …
I made my Instant Mug Cake replacing Butter with Cream Cheese and it turned out dry bread-like. I tried again and this time I reduced the amount of Flour and increased Cream Cheese. I was expecting this Mug Cake would taste like Cheese Cake, but the Cream Cheese flavour was not strong. Maybe, it’s because …
In Japan, a very dark, almost blackish coloured, Sugar called ‘Kurozatō’ OR ‘Kokutō’ is often used for traditional sweet snacks and cakes. I love its flavour. Muscovado is the closest alternative that I can find where I live, and I always stock it. When I want to eat Muscovado flavoured cake, I often make this …
‘Brownies’ is a delicious cake but it is not quick & easy to make. If it is just for you, Mug Brownie is a good option. It tastes great and it takes no more than 5 minutes to make it. Very energy efficient. I thought it would taste better when cooled, but I couldn’t wait. …
I bought a jar of Sweet Chestnut Paste (Chestnut Cream) to make ‘Mont Blanc Cake’, and there was a little bit leftover that I needed to use up. This is the easiest cake that I can make using it. If you have a microwave, this mug cake can be made in 5 minutes. Makes 1 …
I made this Mug Cake based on my ‘Instant Mug Cake’ recipe, which is perfect for my 380ml mug. However, this cake’s batter rises a lot and every time it overflows a little bit. So, I recommend to use a larger mug OR place a plate underneath the mug when you cook it in the …
Last night, I really wanted to eat a lemony sweet. But I was too tired to make anything. Then, I decided to make ‘Instant Mug Cake’ that is super quick and easy. I poured a mixture of Lemon Juice and Sugar over it. It didn’t take 5 minutes to make it. But this lemony mug …
Steamed cake stuffed with ‘Tsubu-an’ (Sweet Azuki Paste) is one of my soul foods. It is easier to make than you think, however it can be challenging to wrap Azuki Paste with pastry. I absolutely recommend to freeze Azuki Paste. Roll it into balls, then freeze the balls, partially OR completely. That makes the wrapping …
Betty is my husband’s grandfather Theo’s sister. If you know my recipe ‘Lorna’s Scones’, Betty is Lorna’s older sister. Lorna was a great cook, and so was Betty. This is one of her recipes. This pudding is supposed to be steamed in the traditional method, that takes 2 & 1/2 hours. That is not energy …
When I want to eat sweet cake but there is no cake at home, the easiest solution is ‘Instant Mug Cake’. If you have a microwave, it can be made in less than 5 minutes. The recipe is very versatile and you can add Cocoa, Coffee, Chocolate Chips, Fruit Jam, Banana, OR anything you want. …
I sometimes crave ‘Wagashi’, Japanese sweets, but it is almost impossible to find where I live. When I miss ‘Wagashi’, I cook ‘Tsubu-an’ (Sweet Azuki Paste), which is a very popular ingredient for Japanese sweets. I want to share a super quick and easy cake you can make using ‘Taubu-an’ (Sweet Azuki Paste). It satisfies …