Quick-Fix Raspberry Vanilla Mug Cakes

By OcadoLife
If you’re looking for a speedy twist on a steamed jam sponge pudding, Lisa Faulkner’s Quick-Fix Raspberry Vanilla Mug Cakes fit the bill. “My microwave is 800W and my mugs hold around 120-150ml,” says the Celebrity…
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Ingredients

9 total
  • 50ml sunflower oil
  • 50g custard, plus extra to serve
  • 50g natural yoghurt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp caster sugar
  • 50g self-raising flour
  • 3 tsp seedless raspberry jam
  • 10 (approx.) fresh raspberries
  • 0.5 tsp icing sugar, to dust

Method

4 steps
  1. Step 1

    Measure the oil, custard, yoghurt and vanilla into a bowl; mix well. Stir in the caster sugar, flour and a pinch of salt, until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Dollop 1 tsp jam each into the bottom of 2 mugs, then divide the batter between them. Microwave on full power for 3 mins; rest for 5 mins.

  3. Step 3

    Put the remaining tsp of jam in a bowl and stir until smooth, then stir through the fresh raspberries.

  4. Step 4

    Top each mug cake with the raspberry jam mixture. Dust with icing sugar and enjoy immediately with extra custard spooned over.