Easy Marmalade Mug Cake

If you're looking for a quick little treat when you fancy something sweet, this marmalade mug cake takes just a few minutes to make. It's a light, fluffy sponge with a lovely hit of citrus from the marmalade, and you can make it either in the microwave or oven.

I love it served warm with a little extra marmalade and a scoop of vanilla ice cream - the ice cream melts into the warm sponge making it feel much more indulgent.

Serves: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 90 seconds–2 minutes (microwave) or 18–22 minutes (oven)
Total Time: 7–27 minutes

Ingredients

• 5 tbsp self-raising flour
• 2½ tbsp caster sugar
• 1 small egg
• 2½ tbsp milk
• 2½ tbsp vegetable oil
• 1½ tbsp La Vieja Fabrica Thin Cut Marmalade

For the Centre (Optional)

• 1 tsp La Vieja Fabrica Thin Cut Marmalade
• To Serve
• 1 tbsp La Vieja Fabrica Thin Cut Marmalade, warmed
• Small scoop vanilla ice cream

Method

Microwave Method

1. In a large microwave-safe mug, mix together the flour and caster sugar.
2. Add the egg, milk and vegetable oil and stir until smooth and lump-free.
3. Stir through the marmalade until evenly distributed.
4. For a gooey marmalade centre, spoon the extra teaspoon of marmalade into the middle of the batter and gently cover with a little batter.
5. Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on the power of your microwave, until the cake has risen and is just cooked through.
6. Leave to stand for 1 minute before serving.

Oven Method

1. Heat the oven to 170°C fan.
2. In a large oven-safe mug, mix together the flour and caster sugar.
3. Add the egg, milk and vegetable oil and stir until smooth.
4. Stir through the marmalade.
5. For a gooey centre, spoon the extra teaspoon of marmalade into the middle of the batter and gently cover with a little batter.
6. Place the mug onto a baking tray.
7. Bake for 18–22 minutes until risen, lightly golden and a skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean.
8. Leave to cool for 2–3 minutes before serving.

To serve

Serve warm with a spoonful of warmed marmalade drizzled over the top and a scoop of vanilla ice cream melting into the sponge.

This recipe was provided by La Vieja Fabrica

About La Vieja Fabrica Thin Cut Marmalade

La Vieja Fabrica Thin Cut Marmalade is available from Ocado, Waitrose, Tesco, Morrisons and Asda. RRP £2.50

www.laviejafabrica.co.uk