Lemon curd mug cake
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5 min
A mug cake baked in the microwave, then drenched in lemon glaze. Deliciously tangy!
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Ingredients
Serves: 1
- 2 tablespoons melted butter or rapeseed oil
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 small egg
- 4 tablespoons plain flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tiny pinch salt
- 3 rounded teaspoons lemon curd
Method
Prep:3min ›
Cook:2min ›
Ready in:5min
- In a mug, using a fork whisk together the fat, milk and egg. Mix in the dry ingredients till well combined and there are no lumps. Stir in 1 rounded teaspoon of lemon curd.
- On a high heat (800w) bake in the microwave for 1 minute and 40 seconds till firm to the touch. Stop the baking for a second or two if it starts to overflow, then restart.
- In a small cup, mix together the remaining lemon curd and 2 teaspoons hot water till smooth. Pour the glaze over the still warm cake.
- Enjoy!
Cook's notes
Use a largish mug with straight sides. You could pick the cake a few times with a fork before pouring the glaze over. You can also add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla sugar to the mixture for a hint of vanilla flavour.
