Chocolate Cake in a Mug Recipe & Homemade Gift Ideas

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Chocolate Cake in Just 5 Minutes!

Quick and easy chocolate cake recipe that bakes inside a coffee mug in the microwave!

Mug recipes are also fun to give as gifts and delicious to eat! It's easy to prepare and package these single serve recipes that bake right in the mug. Package your ingredients in plastic bags and place inside a coffee mug with baking instructions!

You'll find lots of great homemade gifts ideas here that would also work beautifully for party or shower favors too.

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Chocolate Cake in a Mug Recipe 

Ready in Just 5 Minutes!

  • INGREDIENTS:

    4 Tbsp Flour
    4 Tbsp Sugar
    2 Tbsp Baking Cocoa
    1 Egg or (Egg Substitute)
    3 Tbsp Milk
    3 Tbsp Oil
    3 Tbsp Chocolate Chips
    A Small Splash of Vanilla
  • INSTRUCTIONS:

    Add dry ingredients to a coffee mug, mix well.
    Add the egg and mix thoroughly.
    Pour in the milk and oil, mix well.
    Add the chocolate chips and vanilla, mix again.
    Put your mug in the microwave.
    Cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts.
    The cake will rise over the top of the mug.
    Allow to cool a little.
    Tip out onto a plate if desired.
    Enjoy!


Keep The Recipe Handy Right ON Your Mug 

Chocolate Cake in a Mug Recipe & Instructions are Printed Right on these Mugs for Chocolate Emergencies and Easy Gift Giving!!

 


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Cake in a Coffee Mug Gift Recipe Mixes 

Perfect for Gift Giving * Makes 8 Mug Gifts

Choose large coffee mugs to place your ingredients in. Make sure they contain no metallic paint because they will be used in the microwave. Check it to ensure that they hold 1 1/2 cups of water.
  • CAKE MIX

    1 Box Cake Mix 18.5oz - Any Flavor
    1 Small Box Instant Pudding Mix 3.4oz - Any Flavor (not
    sugar free)

    Suggested Flavor Combinations:
    Lemon Cake Mix - Lemon Pudding
    Yellow Cake Mix - Chocolate Pudding
    Devils Food Cake Mix - Chocolate Pudding
    Red Velvet Cake Mix - Chocolate Pudding
    Pineapple Cake Mix - Coconut Pudding
    Butterscotch cake mix - butterscotch pudding

    Place dry cake mix and dry pudding mix into a large bowl and blend well with a whisk. This will be about 4 to 4 1/2 cups dry mix and will make 8 or 9 coffee cup cake mixes. Place 1/2 cup dry mix into a sandwich bag. Place mix into a corner of the bag and tie it there with a twist tie. Continue making packets until all your dry mix is used. Label this as "Cake Mix".
  • GLAZE MIX

    1/3 Cup Confectioners Sugar
    1 1/2 Teaspoons Dry Flavoring Drink Mix (Powdered Lemonade Mix, Powdered Orange Breakfast Drink Mix, Cocoa Powder, Vanilla Powder (sold by coffee flavorings)

    Place the glaze mix ingredients into a sandwich bag and tie into corner of bag. Label this bag Glaze Mix and attach it to the other bag with a twist tie. Label this as "Glaze Mix".
  • ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

    Place one baggie cake mix and one baggie glaze mix in each coffee cup. Now attach the following baking instructions to each coffee cup:

    Cake Mix
    Instructions:
    Spray coffee cup with cooking spray.
    Pour cake mix into cup.
    Add:
    1 Egg White
    1 Tbsp. Vegetable Oil
    1 Tbsp. Water
    Mix for 15 seconds.
    Microwave on high for 2 minutes.

    Glaze Mix
    Instructions:
    While cake is cooking, pour glaze mix into a small container.
    Add:
    1 1/2 Teaspoons Water
    Mix Well.
    Pour glaze over cooked cake.
    Enjoy while warm.


Self Sealing Bags Clear Plastic Bags for Mixes 

Sold in Lots of 100

These self zipping bags are ideal for protecting, sorting and selling bracelets, necklaces, larger beads, earrings, and other items. Clear plastic. Each lot consists of 100 bags.

100 Self Sealing Bags Clear Plastic - 3 X 4 Inches

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Mug 'Ems: Sweet Things Cookbook 

by G&R Publishing

The newest and most original idea in homemade gift giving is here! The four books in the Mug 'Ems series introduce single serving recipes that can be prepared and baked right in the mug! Simply fill a small plastic bag with the dry ingredients, place the bag inside the mug and decorate. The recipient adds the additional ingredients and bakes the recipe right in the mug! Each recipe includes gift tags that can be personalized and attached, creating a simple and clever gift that everyone will love.

Mug 'Ems: Sweet Things

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Recipes included in Mug 'Ems, Sweet Things are Fudge Brownie, Peanut Butter Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Blondie, Applesauce Cake and many more.

Mug 'Ems: Holiday Cookbook 

by G&R Publishing

Mug 'Ems: Holiday

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Recipes included in Mug 'Ems, Holiday are Apple Cranberry Crisp, Chocolate Creme Pudding, Clam Chowder, Hot Spiced Cider, Pecan Pie, Minty Mocha Latte and many more.

Mug 'Ems: Soups & Breads Cookbook 

by G&R Publishing

Mug 'Ems: Soups & Breads

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Recipes included in Mug 'Ems, Soups & Breads are Cream of Potato Soup, Banana Bread, Chicken & Rice Soup, Tortilla Soup, Old Fashioned Corn Bread and many more.

Mug 'Ems: Meals & More Cookbook 

by G&R Publishing

Mug 'Ems: Meals & More

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Recipes included in Mug 'Ems, Meals & More are Scalloped Potatoes, Mexican Lasagna, Sour Cream Chili Bake, Hash Brown Casserole and many more.

 

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Ball 40014 16 oz plain drinking mug, single.

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Ball 40014 16 oz plain drinking mug. Popular at county fairs and casual restaurants, the canning jar mug can now be enjoyed at home. Sturdy, it will give your kitchen the fun and wholesome feeling of an all-American community celebration. Dishwasher safe.

Mason Jar Cookbooks 

by Lonnette Parks

How to Create Mason Jar Mixes for Gift Giving

The Mason Jar Cookie Cookbook

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Fruity Scented Kool-Aid Bath Salts Recipe 

Easy & Fun Gift Idea * Let The Kids Make These For Their Friends!!

These look really pretty layered in bottles from the dollar store or tied up in cellophane bags with a pretty ribbon. These would also be great for birthday party favors, shower favors, Mother's Day gifts and Valentines Day!
  • 1 Quart Epsom Salt
    1 Packet Unsweetened Kool-Aid

    Mix the Kool-Aid and Epsom salt in a bowl.
    Pour into a pretty container.

    TIP: Make several batches of this recipe in different flavors and scents and layer the different colors.
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The Bath Gourmet

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Here's a fun collection of more than 50 recipes for transforming a bath into a delicious escape, aimed at women who want to pamper themselves with at-home treatments that rival those at the most fashionable spas. Those who spend too much time in dirty, crowded cities can detoxify with the "Big City" bath containing citrus fruit and mustard powder. "Turbo Tub" provides energy, while "Drowsy Lavender Bath" is meant to calm and induce sleep. Each recipe is composed of natural, healthful ingredients, and accompanied by suggestions for appropriate bath toys. Illustrated with colorful, informative artwork, The Bath Gourmet even has a waterproof vinyl cover. From Publishers Weekly: Whether they're seeking to soothe themselves, cure pains, relax, romance a partner or even have a snack while getting clean, bathers will find a recipe for the perfect bath in this DIY volume by enthusiastic bather Van.... Helpful sidebars abound, explaining how to score cheap rose petals at the florist for the Ultimate Seduction Rose Bath, where to find canned coconut milk for the Tiki Tub, and how to pour rice into the foot of a stocking for the Sushi Bath.

Gifts in a Jar Cookbooks 

by G&R Publishing

These books are filled with recipes to make your own gifts. Each mix fits into a quart jar. The book even includes tags complete with recipient directions with each recipe. Just cut it out, personalize and attach to the jar. Fun to make and affordable, gifts in a jar make great gifts for neighbors, teachers and friends!

Gifts in a Jar: Cookies (Gifts in a Jar, 1)

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Gifts in a Jar: Soups (Gifts in a Jar, 4)

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Gifts in a Jar: Muffins & Breads

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Gifts in a Jar: Cocoas, Cappuccinos, Coffees & Teas

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Gifts in a Jar: For Kids

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Gifts in a Jar: Cakes & Cobblers

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Gifts in a Bag Cookbooks 

by G&R Publishing

Similar to the popular Gifts in a Jar recipe books, except these recipes for homemade gifts are meant to be bagged. Gift tags are included with each recipe - simply cut out, fold over the top of the bag and attach with staples, ribbon, raffia or twine.

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Gifts in a Bag: Rubs & Seasonings

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Gifts in a Bag: Hot Drinks

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Gifts in a Bottle Cookbooks  

by G&R Publishing

The Gifts in a Bottle series includes 4 titles, each including recipes to be presented in bottles. Use antique, collectible and decorative bottles to create and give these attractive, affordable and homemade gifts. The books include gift tags for each recipe. Add the finishing touch by cutting out the tags, personalizing and decoratively attaching to the bottles. The four titles include Bath & Body, Liqueurs, Salad Shakers and Sweet & Sassy Sauces.

Gifts in a Bottle: Sweet & Sassy Sauces

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Gifts in a Bottle: Liqueurs

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Gifts in a Bottle: Bath & Body

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Gifts in a Bottle: Salad Shakers

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Gifts in a Jar Cookbooks 

by CQ Products

Gifts In A Jar, Bake Sale Favorites

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Gifts In A Jar, Everyday Dinners

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Gifts In a Jar, Sweet Endings

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Gifts In A Jar, Soups & Breads

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Rice Pudding in a Mug Recipe 

Makes One Serving - Great for a Quick Snack or Gift Giving!

  • INGREDIENTS:

    2/3 Cup Instant Rice, Uncooked
    1/3 Cup Non-Fat Dry Milk Powder
    2 Tablespoons Sugar
    2 Tablespoons Raisins
    1 Tablespoon Corn Starch
    A Pinch of Salt
  • COOKING INSTRUCTIONS:

    Combine above ingredients in a coffee mug.
    Gradually add 3/4 cup water stirring to mix well.
    Cover mug with vented plastic wrap.
    Microwave on high for one minute.
    Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
    Stir before serving and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • GIFT ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS:

    Combine the ingredients (listed above) in a small bowl. Spoon into a small food storage bag. Seal the bag and label it "Rice Pudding Mix". Place in a mug with these instructions:

    Pour Rice Pudding Mix into a coffee mug.
    Gradually add 3/4 cup water stirring to mix well.
    Cover mug with vented plastic wrap.
    Microwave on high for one minute.
    Let stand covered for 5 minutes.
    Stir before serving and sprinkle with 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon.


Easy Microwave Desserts in a Mug Cookbook 

by Gloria Hander Lyons

Easy Microwave Desserts In A Mug

Amazon Price: $9.95 (as of 12/05/2009)Buy Now

More than 80 single-serving mix recipes for desserts, breakfast treats and hot beverages that are prepared, cooked and served in a mug in less than 5 minutes, like chocolate brownie, pecan pie and peach cobbler. Each mix includes all the ingredients you need to prepare the dessert, including a single-serving size container of fruit or vegetables for some of the mixes, like carrot cake. All you need to add to the mix is butter or margarine and/or water, then microwave for about two minutes. Stir up a mix anytime you want a treat, or make them ahead of time and store in plastic zipper-type bags for later use. They're perfect for today's on-the-go families, seniors, singles, college dorm students and RV travelers. They also make fun cooking projects for kids and unique, inexpensive gifts. They're easy, quick and "right-out-of-the-oven" delicious!

 


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