Mmm! Mug Cakes!

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Looking for something a little bit different to serve at your next holiday party?  Why not try mug cakes! (Recipe compliments of Family Fun Magazine.)

These simple individualized desserts look just like a mug of hot chocolate, but bonus, won’t be ruined if turned cold.

All you need is a standard box of cupcake mix (preferably chocolate, of course), a canister of cooking spray and some marshmallow creme.

The Steps:

1. Use oven safe mugs, available at any kitchen supply store. Ideally you want to use glass mugs so that you can see the cake in all its glory once baked. Spray the inside of the mugs with cooking spray.

2. Fill the mugs approximately halfway with the chocolate batter.
3. Pay attention to the baking instructions on the cupcake package.  When the cakes are cooked, leave to cool for 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Next, put a generous (key word ‘generous’) dollop of marshmallow creme on top of each cake and serve with a fork or spoon.

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(NOTE:  Depending on the type of cupcake batter being used, it is possible to whip up a batch of mug cakes in the microwave too!)

Any kind of cupcake mix will work for this fun and quirky dessert.  Feel free to use angel-food cake, vanilla, or even layer different kinds  of cakes within the mug if you’re feeling ambitious.  If marshmallow from a jar isn’t really your thing, go ahead and decorate with icing and sprinkles, ice-cream, or better yet, whipped cream!

Whatever you do, mug cakes are quick to make, handy and a little something different to offer guests this season.  The saying “easy as pie” should really be “easy as a mug cake.”