Mug Cakes: Ready in 5 Minutes in the Microwave

Take instant baking to a new level with recipes for individual cakes that are made in a mug, in the microwave, in a matter of minutes Satisfy that sweet craving as soon as it strikes with Mug Cakes-over 30 recipes for quick and delicious cakes that require minimal effort and time. Mix a simple batter in a mug with a fork, using whatever ingredients you have in your pantry, microwave for a few minutes, and zap You have a heavenly cake to indulge in all by yourself. Mug Cakes shares seriously basic recipes such as vanilla or lemon cake alongside favorites like chocolate fondant and salted caramel. There are also recipes for more adventurous flavor combinations, such as green tea with raspberries or peanut butter and sesame, and recipes that push your mug-cake-making skills to the max, like marble mug cake. Ideal for one (or maybe two if you're feeling friendly), these cakes are perfect for when you're low on ingredients or don't want the effort of making a large cake. When you're looking for a quick treat--for kids after school, or for an impromptu dessert-Mug Cakes will have you sorted. All you need is five minutes to spare, a microwave, and a serious cake craving.

Lene Knudsen began her career as a fashion illustrator, working for a roll call of high-end fashion magazines and clients. She has had a passion for baking since she can remember, and one day she packed up her desk and knocked on the door of the legendary Rose Bakery in Paris to learn the tricks of the trade, and she hasn’t looked back since.