Mug Cakes: 100 Speedy Microwave Treats to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

I've made a good number of the cakes from this book now and have to say I've enjoyed every single one. They're easy recipes, very quick to make, and the perfect portion size to satisfy my sweet tooth. There's a lot of variety in the recipes so I can experiment with something new if I feel like it, or I can find a recipe that'll fit the ingredients I have on hand if I just want to bake something without buying anything special. I've been able to make substitutions or remove ingredients as well, if I'm missing something. I've been really enjoying this cookbook.

All recipes use self rising flour

The number of recipes in this book is really neat. There's something for almost everyone in here! My only complaints are 1) each recipe makes two servings, which is a bit inconvenient, and 2) every recipe takes eggs, and I'm not fond of putting eggs in things I know haven't necessarily been baked evenly (like in a microwave). Otherwise a cool idea that is well carried out!

As a college student, I found this to be very handy. I have been using these recipes almost two years and I love how easy they are and that I don't have to make excess cake that I might or might not eat. One of my favorite features is the adaptations and tips it gives for gluten free, vegan, nut free, or dairy free recipes. It is great for entertaining! However, before you buy, you must know that these recipes are essentially mini-recipes with all of the same ingredients as a full sized cake, but in smaller quantities. Also, each recipe makes two cakes, since you can't really easily split an egg in half. I found that it was easier for me to keep applesauce around than to keep eggs (dorm life is not conducive to using a lot of eggs), so I substituted 1/4 cup of applesauce for each egg that was needed. I actually liked the mug cakes better with applesauce, as it was more moist. With that being said, I would thoroughly recommend this product! This particular purchase was for friends as graduation gifts along with some measuring spoons/cups and a pretty large mug. Any recent grad would be lucky to get this as a gift.

I bought this on a whim. I have a daughter who can't eat gluten, and I'm always looking for ways to make her little special single servings of gluten free items. Plus, this just sounded too fun to pass up. My kids and I have had a blast with this cookbook. I've been really impressed with the recipes. There are photos for every recipe. Lots of variety. Are they gourmet by any means? No. Don't expect that. You're cooking in a microwave - they aren't going to be exactly like a regular cake. But, they rise, come out moist and fluffy...and really tasty. There is something about holding the warm mug and knowing that its a tiny cake just for you, that is thrilling. I haven't let the cakes cool a long time to know if they would get really hard. We've eaten them right away. I tried the recipes as they are and I have substituted gluten free all purpose flour in the recipes I've tried for my daughter with Celiac. They've all turned out great - with and without gluten. We even have been throwing in Halloween candy into the batter. that's fun! My kids are able to make them for themselves. Great way to introduce them to following a recipe. They they screw up and substitute salt for sugar - at least they haven't wasted a ton of ingredients. Perfect fun afternoon treat/activity. I'm already thinking this book, with a couple of fun mugs, would be a great gift! Give it a try!

My 12 year old son has Autism, and I want to know that he can follow directions in cookbooks, so he can be independent later in life. He's very motivated by desserts, so we bought this book for his first culinary attempts. He LOVED it! He and his therapist would make a mug cake twice a week, trying new recipes as they went. He was so proud of his creations that he would save part of his cake to share with his Dad. The recipes were quick and easy. The ones I got a taste of were quite good. I think this book would make a great first time cook book for kids and be equally nice for singles or couples as each recipe makes two mug cakes.

Zowie!! If you love quick treats and there are only one or two of you in the house...this is the perfect dessert book for you!! All homemade, no preservatives, lots of variety that is soooo yummy!! I got this yesterday and made two random mug cakes because I had the ingredients right at hand without going into the pantry to search: The devil's food mug cake was to die for (I put a marshmallow on top and let it melt) and the blondie mug bar...both were SPECTACULAR. Me, my daughter and my son-in-law could not believe how rich and good they both were and how easy and quick to make them. This cookbook will stay on the shelf in the kitchen for sure!

The pros: The recipes work and they make 2 individual sized cakes - great for those of us who are on perpetual diets and need built in portion control; They're fast. You can have your cake and eat it, too, in less than 20 minutes. Exactly what you need for those late night "I will kill someone if I don't have chocolate now!" cravings. Great for young kids since the oven isn't needed. Even better for college dorm denizens. The cons: These don't sit well. Like all microwave "baked" products, they get rubbery and tough the longer they sit. They need to be eaten immediately for best results. Any toppings, like icings, are going to melt, since, if you wait until your cakelet cools, you will have a rubbery tough cake. You don't save much time. You still need to gather, then put away ingredients, and you still need to do dishes, although you don't need to wash anything large like a stand mixer or beaters. It just seems to me like a lot of work to get everything together, then put everything away and clean up, all for 2 tiny cakes. I plan to try the recipes again, but this time bake them using ramekins in a regular oven and a toaster oven to see how they come out. *Addendum: I tried them in the oven in ramekins, baked for 20 minutes at 350F. Perfect! Also, the recipes double very easily. I'm raising my review from 3 to 4 stars.

We've really been enjoying the cakes we've tried from this book. It's so easy to do, and the results are always great. A very handy book of recipes when you have a craving for freshly made cakes, but haven't thought ahead far enough to have one ready!

Like a lot of people, I get a sweet craving once in awhile but do not feel like making a full-sized cake. Because, I know I will not leave it alone until it is gone. I had tried the mug cake a couple of times from recipes received via email. They were okay but I didn't like the texture of them. But when I read that a pasty chef had created these recipes, I just had to try it. So far I have made the red velvet cake and the cheesecake. I was more than pleasantly surprised. The texture of the red velvet cake was amazing. As I didn't have self-rising flour, I added a tsp of baking powder and the final result was just like a "normal" cake. The cheesecake was exceptional for a mug cake as well. Highly recommend this book.

Best cookbook ever. It's starts with ur basics and makes u a pro!

joli livre en plus d'etre cuisinier il permet de faire de l'anglais car ce livre n'est pas en français.j'ai été surprise au départ car je n'avais pas compris çà a la commande mais au final çà me plait bien

This was bought for my daughter for Christmas, and she was over the moon with it. She couldn't wait to get home to start trying the recipes.