Recipe and source notes

Honey Mug Cake

1 servings Source yield

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp yeast
  • 1–2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
  • Lemon zest (optional)

Make it step by step

  1. Combine the flour, yeast, and baking powder in a bowl.
  2. Add honey, and mix until incorporated.
  3. Add a small amount of water, and until incorporated.
  4. Add lemon juice and zest, and mix until the batter is smooth.
  5. Pour the batter into a mug, and microwave for 60–90 seconds. To check if it's thoroughly cooked through, stick a toothpick in; if it comes out clean, it is ready.
  6. Serve with any of the optional toppings.

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Recipe source

Adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook by Wikibooks contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Formatting adapted; listed quantities and instructions are retained from the source.

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