Toffee mug cake
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A date-sweetened single-serving cake with brown sugar and a little egg, cooked in a mug and finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce. Walnuts are optional.
Ingredients
- 10 small dates roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hot water
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter 3/4 oz/22 g
- 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons self-raising flour
- 2 tablespoons beaten egg
- 1/2 tablespoon walnuts roughly chopped, optional
- Caramel sauce for drizzling
Equipment
- mug
Directions
- Place the dates, baking soda, and water in a microwave-safe mug and microwave for about 50 seconds, until the dates are soft.
- Add the butter and stir until it melts.
- Stir in the sugar, flour, and egg (and walnuts, if you are using them).
- Microwave for 1 to 1 minute 15 seconds, until the top feels firm (this is for 1200W).
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and serve.