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Toffee mug cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword date mug cake, microwave dessert, sticky toffee mug cake, toffee mug cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
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

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.