This 3-2-1 Cake in a Mug recipe is a fun way to get the kids involved in cooking. Easy to make and readily available anytime that you have a sweet tooth. This recipe for Mug Cake is the perfect single-serving dessert you can enjoy without the guilt of overindulging.
3-2-1 Mug Cake Recipe
This dessert recipe is so much fun. I love how you can measure out a small amount of cake mix and make your cake serving in a mug. I have to admit, that this might be my only healthy serving of cake recipe on this blog. Usually you’ll find cakes like this homemade ice cream cake, this Jell-O Poke Cake, or this indulgent Chocolate Bundt Cake
This is the coolest idea, you guys. I was researching Valentine Cake Mixes to give as gifts and came across the 3,2,1, Cake. I just had to try the recipe.
The idea behind this cake is a Weight Watchers strategy. The cake makes one individual serving, so you can enjoy the flavor of a cake without overindulging.
Are you ready to make your Cake? Let’s make sure you have everything you’ll need…
Ingredients you need:
- One box of Angel Food Cake
- One box of any other box of cake mix
- water
- microwave proof mug
How to Make a 3-2-1 Cake
- In a large bowl, mix the entire box of Angel Food Cake and another cake mix together
- When you are ready – use a microwavable mug
- Into your mug…Add 3 Tblsp. of your Mixture
- 2 Tblsp. water
- Stir well
- Microwave for 1 minute
Tips and Tricks for this 3-2-1 Mug Cake Recipe…
- Mix Angel Food Cake with any flavor cake mix you like equally
- One small serving is 3 Tbsp. of the mixture to 2 Tbsp. of water
- You can double the mixture for a larger serving
- Only use a microwavable proof mug
- The mixture can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container or zip tight bag for several weeks
FAQs
Why is Mug Cake called 3-2-1 Cake?
The 3-2-1 cake gets its’ name from the 3 Tbsp. of the cake mix, combined with 2 Tbsp. of water, and finally microwaved for 1 minute – 3-2-1.
Storage
Store mixture in a zip tight bag or airtight container at room temperature for up to several weeks
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Recipe
3 – 2 – 1 Cake
Equipment
- large bowl
- microwave proof mug
Ingredients
- 16 oz. box of Angel Food Cake
- 16 oz. box cake mix any flavor you choose
- 2 tbsp. water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the entire box of Angel Food Cake and another cake mix together
- When you are ready – use a microwavable mug
- Into your mug…Add 3 Tblsp. of your Mixture
- 2 Tblsp. water
- Stir well
- Microwave for 1 minute
Notes
Nutrition
~Melissa – KidFriendlyThingsToDo.com
How fun! Great last minute dessert idea! This caught my eye at the #ThursdayFavoriteThings Hop. Do you know how long this mix keeps? I assume you store it at room temp in a sealed container?
Thanks for clicking through! Isn’t it fun?! That’s a great question, and I’ll have to update the post to explain that. Thank you. Yes, you are correct in assuming you store the unused mix in an air tight sealed container – at room temp. The expiration of the dry 3,2,1 mix should mirror the packages (angel food cake mix, and the other cake mix you choose) expiration dates. The shelf life will vary. Most box mixes have at least a few months of shelf life before their expiration dates – that’s a long time to have the mix on hand. 🙂