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Kitchen · Christmas · Adults

Mug cake gift kit

A mug packed with a bag of chocolate cake mix and a recipe card, so someone can bake a warm cake in 90 seconds.

Mug cake gift kit
LevelBeginner
Time20 minutes
Cost$6 to $12 each

What you'll need

Materials

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How to make it

Safety

Add a note not to taste the raw mix, since uncooked flour can carry bacteria until it's baked.

  1. Step 1: Mix the dry ingredients
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    Mix the dry ingredients

    Whisk the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder and salt together.

  2. Step 2: Bag the mix
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    Bag the mix

    Pour it into a small bag and seal it. Tuck it inside the mug.

  3. Step 3: Write the recipe card
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    Write the recipe card

    Write: Empty mix into the mug. Stir in 3 tbsp milk, 2 tbsp vegetable oil and a splash of vanilla. Microwave 70 to 90 seconds.

  4. Step 4: Add a treat
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    Add a treat

    Tuck in a few chocolate chips or a mini spoon if you like.

  5. Step 5: Wrap it up
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    Wrap it up

    Tie the card to the handle with ribbon. Hand it over and tell them to eat it warm.

Edie's tip

Bake one yourself first in the exact mug. Microwaves vary, so you can write the right time on the card.

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