ALL MUG CAKE RECIPES LISTED BELOWNOTE: My microwave is 1200 WATT. Since microwave powers are different, you may need to experiment. Happy micro-baking!

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE MUG CAKE (gluten free, vegan)Makes 2 Cakes

INGREDIENTS1/2 cup gluten free flour (oat flour,nut flour, spelt flour etc)1/2 cup sugar or raw sugar4 Tbsp cocoa (natural, unsweetened)1/2 cup coconut milk4 Tbsp Coconut oil (or any flavorless oil, canola or vegetable)

Coconut ice cream to serve

METHOD1. In a large mug or separate bowl, mix your dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa, & salt2. Then add your wet ingredients, coconut milk and oil, to your dry3. Divide the batter between 2 microwave safe ceramic mugs.4. Microwave for 1 minute until the mixture is cooked through. It should still be moist when cooked through, not dry. Careful not to overcook or cake becomes rubbery5. Best eaten immediately. Serve with coconut ice cream.

COOKIES AND CREAM MUG CAKEMakes 2 Cakes

INGREDIENTS:For the cake:5 1/2 tbsp flour4 tbsp sugar1/8 tsp baking powder1 egg3 tbsp milk3 tbsp oil1 tspVanilla

2 oreos

METHOD1. Mix all dry ingredients together in an oversized mug. Then mix in the wet ingredients until smooth. After batter is smooth, add in the oreos and crush oreos.2. Divide the batter between 2 microwave safe ceramic mugs.3. Cook for approximately 1 minutes in microwave. Check on middle of cake. If not done, cook for about 20 more seconds. Careful not to overcook or cake becomes rubbery.

DOUBLE LEMON & BLUEBERRY MUG CAKE

INGREDIENTS3 tablespoons all-purpose flour14 teaspoon baking powder18 teaspoon salt1 large egg3 tablespoons granulated sugar2 tablespoons vegetable oil1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest1-12 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice Cup blueberries, frozen or fresh

METHOD1. In the mug, combine flour,sugar, baking powder and salt. Using a fork, beat in egg, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice until very well blended.2. Microwave for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes or until risen and center is just set.3. Best eaten immediately. Serve with blueberry compote

CARROT CAKE IN A MUG (egg free recipe)Makes 1

INGREDIENTS6 Tbsp all purpose flour2 Tbsp maple syrup1/4 tsp baking powder1/8 tsp salt1/4 tsp cinnamon4 Tbsp milk2 Tbsp vegetable oil1/4 tsp vanilla3 Tbsp carrots, finely grated1 Tbsp raisins

METHOD1. Mix all the dry ingredients together in a mug. Whisk in the wet ingredients until smooth. Microwave for 1 minutes. Cook longer if needed.2. Best eaten immediately. Serve with some cream cheese frosting.

CHEESECAKE MUG CAKE

INGREDIENTS4 ounces (115g) low fat cream cheese,at room temperature1 cup (8oz/ 225g)sour cream1/2 teaspoon vanilla4 tablespoons sugar2 egg white, slightly beaten (egg whites in a carton work fine)1 teaspoon lemon juice1 tablespoon flour (prevents liquid from forming)1 tablespoon jam of choice.graham cracker crumbs

METHOD1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy with an electric beater or hand whisk. Mix in the sour cream, vanilla, sugar, egg, lemon juice. Swirl in jam at this time.CAUTION: Microwave until you see it start to bubble in the center, and then stop cooking. This will take seonds, maybe 20 or more. Take it out and check it. Microwave for short intervals until you see the edge of the cheesecake firm but make sure the center is jiggly. If it is allowed to bubble and cook further, the mixture will "break" and you'll need to start over. Make a note of the successful cooking time for your microwave.2. Take out of the microwave and let cool to room temperature and then refrigerate until fully chilled, about 2 hours. If any liquid has formed, carefully pour out. Sprinkle with graham cracker mixture and top with any topping of your choice. Enjoy!ALL MUG CAKE RECIPES LISTED BELOWBanana Bread Mug Cake (Vegan and Flourless)

INGREDIENTS cup ripe mashed banana (around a of a banana/ 3 inches)1 tablespoons honey, agave or maple syrup1 tablespoon flavorless oil (coconut, veg, canola, sunflower etc)1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract3 tbsp oat flour (you can use white flour too if you like)1/4 tsp baking powderpinch of saltpinch of cinnamon2 tbsp blueberries, frozen or fresh (optional)

METHOD1. In a microwaveable mug, mix together the banana, oil, honey and vanilla.2. Add in the Flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon and mix into until combined3. Dot your blueberries over the top4. Microwave for around 45-55 seconds (timing is based on my 1200Watt microwave so your timing might vary)5. Enjoy immediately for breakfast, snack or dessert

Coffee Cake

INGREDIENTS1 egg2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon flavorless oil (coconut, veg, canola, sunflower etc) tsp instant coffee granules1 tsp of hot water4 tablespoons Plain flour1/4 tsp baking powder2 tablespoons brown sugar ( Im using brown because it will deepen the coffee flavor but you can use white)pinch of salt

METHOD1. In a microwaveable mug, mix together the egg, oil and milk2. Dissolve the coffee granules in the hot water and add into the wet ingredients3. Add in the Flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and mixo until combined. Use a fork to whisk and get out any lumps.4. Microwave for around 1 minute (timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary)5. Enjoy immediately with fresh cream and cocoa on top like a cappuccino

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

INGREDIENTS1 egg1 tablespoon flavorless oil (coconut, veg, canola, sunflower etc)1/4 teaspoon vanilla3 tablespoons milk4 tablespoons flour2 tablespoons white sugar1/2 teaspoon baking powderpinch of salt

3 tablespoons chopped fresh pineapple1 maraschino cherry1 tablespoon brown sugar1 tablespoon butter

METHOD1. In a microwaveable mug, mix together the egg, oil, milk and vanilla2. Add in the Flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and mo until combined. Use a fork to whisk and get out any lumps.3. Melt the butter and sugar together for the top of the cake.4. Once melted mix in the pineapple and lay nicely on top of your cake.5. Stay might sink a little as it is a thin cake6. Microwave for 1 minute, then check and possible cook for another 20 seconds. This cake takes a little longer to cook (timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary)7. Enjoy immediately!

Strawberry Cobbler

INGREDIENTS1 cup (6oz/180g) chopped Strawberries1 tsp sugar tsp vanilla extract

1 tablespoon butter, melted3 tablespoon plain flour1/2 tablespoon sugar1/8 tsp of baking powder (that's 1/2 of a 1/4 tsp :))1 tablespoon rolled oats (I chopped mine up small)pinch of ground cinnamon

METHOD1. In a microwaveable mug, mix together the strawberries, sugar and vanilla2. To make the cobbler, place all the ingredients in a small bowl.3. Pour in the melted butter and mix together with a fork to bring it together a bit like breadcrumbs. Lay the cobbler topping over the strawberries.4. Microwave for 1 minutes 10-20 seconds,. This cobbler takes a little longer to cook than others (timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary)5. Enjoy immediately!

Nutella Mug Cake(adapted fromhttp://www.spendwithpennies.com/nutel...)

INGREDIENTS3 tablespoons nutella1 egg2 tablespoon milk tsp vanilla extract4 tablespoons flour1/4 tsp baking powder2 tablespoons cocoa powder1 tablespoons sugarpinch of salt

METHOD1. In a microwaveable mug, mix together the Nutella, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix with a fork until smooth2. Add in the Flour, baking powder, sugar and salt and mix until combined3. Microwave for around 50 seconds-1 minute (timing is based on my 1200W microwave so your timing might vary)4. Enjoy immediately with ice cream. This makes a fantastic Birthday or celebration cake!FUNFETTI MUG CAKEYields 2 cakes2 tablespoons (2oz/ 60g) unsalted butter1 large egg2 tablespoons milk1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar6 tablespoons (50g/ 1 3/4 oz) self-rising flour ( to make SF flour add 2 tsp of baking powder to 150g/6oz/1 cup plain flour)tiny pinch of kosher salt

1. Place the butter in a large mug and microwave it for 20 to 30 seconds until melted.2. Add the egg and whisk it in with a fork.3. Stir in the milk, vanilla, and sugar.4. Add the flour and salt. Mix the batter with a fork until smooth.5. Divide the batter between two mugs. Microwave separately for 50 seconds each until risen. Take care not to overcook or the cake will dry out fast.6. Top with my bubble gum buttercream frostinghttp://bit.ly/GemmasFunfettiCakeand sprinkles

GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE BANANA MUG CAKEMakes 2 mug cakes

1 ripe banana1/4 cup (4 tbsp) peanut butter (or any nut butter)1 large egg2 teaspoons granulated sugar3 tablespoons unsweetend cocao powder

1. Mash the banana in a large mug with a fork.2. Add the nut butter and egg and mix thoroughly.3. Stir in the sugar and cocoa and beat until smooth.4. Divide the batter between two mugs.5. Microwave separately for 1 minutes each until risen and firm. (every microwave is different so cooking may vary)6. Take care not to over cook or the cake will dry out fast.7. Best eaten straight away

RED VELVET MUG CAKEMakes 1 cake4 tbsp flour4 1/2 tbsp sugar1/8 tsp baking powder1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powderpinch of saltpinch of cinnamon3 tbsp oil3 tbsp buttermilk (substitute sour cream or yogurt if not available)1 egg1 tsp Vanilla extract1/2 tsp red food coloring

Cream cheese frosting recipe is in this video :http://youtu.be/LLjHDpj_bmQ

1. Mix all the wet ingredients together into an oversized mug using a fork until batter is smooth.2. Add in the dry ingredients and mix until combined3. Cook in microwave for 50 seconds. . (every microwave is different so cooking may vary)4. Be careful not to overcook as batter will become dense and rubbery.5. Let cake cool slightly before piping on cream cheese frosting.

APPLE CRUMBLE MUG CAKE1 small mug cake

3 tablespoons flour1 heaping tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/8 teaspoon baking powder1 tablespoon applesauce1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 tablespoon milk1/8 teaspoon vanilla extractcrumble topping1 tbsp butter2 tbsp flour1 tbsp brown sugar

1. In a small mug, mix together dry ingredients very well.2. Add applesauce and mix until just combined (it will be thick and sticky) and then add veg oil, milk and vanilla and stir until wet; do not over mix.3. For the crumble: In a separate bowl, combine 1 tbsp of butter, 2 tbsp of flour, 1 tbsp of brown sugar with a fork until combined.

4. Microwave on high for about 45 seconds. (every microwave is different so cooking may vary). Take care not to over cook the cake or it will dry out fast.5. Serve with ice cream and salted caramel sauce

RAINBOW MUG CAKEYields 4 mug cakes

cup (100g) white sugar1 sticks (100g) butter, softened at room temperature2 eggs at room temperature, lightly beaten1 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cups (110g/ 4oz) All purpose flour teaspoon baking powder teaspoon baking sodapinch saltred, orange, yellow, green, blue, food colouring

Cream cheese frosting for serving. Watch:http://bit.ly/1j7hSiU

1. In a large bowl cream the sugar and butter together until light in colour and fluffy in texture - about 3 minutes. Use a hand whisk.Crack in an eggs, mix in well, and follow with the nxt egg. and pour in the vanilla extract. Beat for another minute until well combined.2. Add in the dry ingredients until just combined - don't over-mix!3. Divide the mixture as evenly as you can between 5 bowls.4. Add a couple of drops of food colouring to each bowl and mix very gently. - again, do not over-mix!5. Spoon the colors between the 4 mugs one spoonful at a time. Lay the different colored cake batter on top to create a marbled effect6. Microwave for 45 seconds (every microwave is different so cooking may vary)7. Take care not to over cook the cake or it will dry out fast.8. Decorate your cake with my cream cheese frosting. (see Red Velvet cake recipe above)