Silly Mommy : Cake in a Mug

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Cake in a Mug

I saw this idea on my friend Melissa's blog a little while back and had to try it! We did this a couple of weeks ago and had fun with it. Its cake you can make in a mug with just a few ingredients in the microwave. See this post for recipe and directions. The kids loved it! It was fun, easy and yummy.

The only problem we encountered was this. . .

What happened was the cake rose so high that it hit the metal rack, which knocked the cup over. At first I didn't get what happened. We heard this loud bang and then I opened the microwave to see the cup knocked over and the cake almost completely out of the cup. I just thought it exploded and popped out. Duh, Holly-the rack! It actually took me a minute to figure that out. . .cuz I'm slow sometimes. :)

Here are the kids enjoying their treat, along with icecream on the side topped with whip cream(because I believe in packing in the sugar!) It was heavenly. Thanks Melissa for the idea!

13 comments:

Giles Family said...: This looks so much fun and if it is easy then I am all for trying it. Thanks for sharing!; 2/21/09, 10:12 AM
Patty said...: I'll have to try it too! Looks like a fun activity to do with the kids. YUM!!; 2/21/09, 10:50 AM
Jan said...: Oh how creative. A sideways cake. That is new from the old upside down cake. How fun and a little funny Holly Dolly.; 2/21/09, 11:07 AM
Jan said...: I've always wondered how well that would work -- now I know. No rack, and it works great!; 2/21/09, 2:29 PM
-Melissa- said...: Glad you guys tried it and it still tasted good after falling over. Looks like the girls liked it!; 2/21/09, 2:59 PM
Devri said...: whip cream and ice cream, can I come over.; 2/21/09, 3:40 PM
ACDC2005 said...: If we used a microwave I would so make this, it looks so yummy!; 2/21/09, 4:07 PM
Grammy Staffy said...: I must try this with Claire. Thanks for the tip. It will be fun.

I am sending you love. You are so good to me and always say the sweetest things. You are special to me dear Holly. Marie and I both love you... and your sweet family.

When are you'al going to SLC this summer. Maybe I could meet you and Patty there. I would love to see you again and meet your sweet mom. Is Tara coming too?... or Cindi???
Maybe while you are there I could fix dinner for you all at Lynell's. I am getting excited just thinking about it.

Enjoy what is left of the weekend. Love, Lura; 2/21/09, 7:02 PM
-Laura- said...: Aren't those so fun?!? My kids loved making them too!; 2/21/09, 8:08 PM
Marie Rayner said...: I've been long wanting to make these myself Holly! They look like so much fun!; 2/22/09, 1:44 AM
Tara D. said...: Sorry your like cakesie fell down. :( Glad it was delicious, though.; 2/22/09, 8:04 AM
Me said...: Yummy!! I am so there! Thanks!!; 2/23/09, 10:28 AM
cyndi/mom/nana said...: Interesting treat. Looks like it turned out ok and everyone enjoyed their special cake.; 2/26/09, 9:37 PM

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