plain flour - you can use self-raising flour instead, a pinch of baking powder will give extra rise but isn't essential I think you may have just solved my dilemma of what to feed the boys for dessert, who coming for dinner tomorrow night for the Origin match. Personally I hate football so I want to have some fun cooking. This looks terrific.

Oh Bronwen! Thank you so much for letting me know and that extra little tip. Yes, of course. The measurements across the world differ slightly. I’m so glad you liked it. (You know, I’m my own worst enemy for posting these kind of recipes. Waistline? What waistline? LOL My waistline goes as soon as I mention the word pud!) If you're feeling extra-cheeky, you may even add some texture to your pudding by sprinkling some grounded nuts or chocolate chips on top. Mix together self raising flour, cocoa, sugar and milk in a coffee mug (or other small microwave proof jug). Can I use gluten-free flour? Yes, that is not a problem! Use the same baking powder and salt measurements above. Then there’s the claim from the Udny Arms Hotel in Newburgh, Aberdeenshire, who had it on the menu in 1967 too.Scrape the mixture into a microwave-safe mug (one that’s around 250ml is ideal – try to avoid anything wide and shallow) and cook on High in a 900W microwave for 2 minutes. Leave to cool in the mug until just warm – it will sink a little as it cools. These magic sponges take 10 minutes to prep and they cook in the microwave in 30 seconds flat – just enough time to plump the cushions, find the remote and make a cuppa! Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Mix the flour, mixed spice and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Using an electric hand whisk, beat the egg white in a clean glass bowl until it forms stiff peaks, then set aside. We created Scottish Scran to not only learn more about Scottish cuisine but to bring it into our home and our kitchen and yours too. Recent Posts Hi Louise. I’m so sorry it didn’t work for you. One thing I thought of when others said they didn’t like it or it didn’t turn out was that microwaves differ with their cooking power and sometimes the cocoa might get burnt. Reducing the power or cooking in short bursts might help. Thanks for letting me know anyway. As I mentioned, we use quite large mugs to give the pudding room to rise in the microwave, and we like a flatter sort of pudding, but most general coffee mugs should work.

I contemplated the idea as we watched TV one night, wondering whether I could make one of my favourite desserts in 5 minutes instead of a minimum of 45. I’m not gonna lie here, I seriously enjoyed breaking out my Christmas mugs for this affair. They’re both from Waitroseand I think they’re brilliant! P.S I mostly ate tv dinners before finding you mug cakes a few weeks ago because I hate cooking, now I tell anyone that will listen about your mug cakes!