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5 minute chocolate mug cake

5 MINUTE CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa 1 egg 3 tablespoons milk 3 tablespoons oil 3 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional) A small splash of vanilla extract 1 large coffee mug (MicroSafe) Add dry ingredients to mug, and mix well.  Add the egg and mix thoroughly. Pour in the milk and oil and mix well.. Add the chocolate chips (if using) and vanilla extract, and mix again. Put your mug in the microwave and cook for 3 minutes at 1000 watts. The cake will rise over the top of the mug, but don't be alarmed! Allow to cool a little, and tip out onto a plate if desired. EAT ! (this can serve 2 if you want to feel slightly more virtuous)..  And why is this the most dangerous cake recipe in the world? Because now we are all only 5 minutes away from chocolate cake at any time of the day or night!

Homemade Cadbury Cream eggs

Homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs makes about 15 eggs depending on the size you make them. My eggs were just a little smaller than non-homemade creme eggs. inspired by  this version  seen on instructables.com ½ cup Lyle’s Golden Syrup ¾ stick (6 tablespoons) butter, softened ½ teaspoon salt 3 drops orange blossom water (optional) 1 vanilla bean, seeds removed (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 cup powdered sugar ¼- ½ teaspoon yellow food color 12 oz dark chocolate, chopped (or 1 bag Ghirardelli 60% chips) Place the butter in the bowl of a stand mixer that has been fitted with the paddle attachment (this can easily be done by hand or with a hand mixer). Add the Golden Syrup, salt, orange blossom water (if using), vanilla seeds and vanilla. Mix on medium-low to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula to make sure everything is mixed well. Turn the mixer to low and slowly add the powdered sugar. Mix until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the ...