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Italian Cream "Mug" Cakes
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- SERVES
- 8
- COOK TIME
- 2 Min
Why bake a whole cake if you only want a few portions at a time? Our awesome idea for a microwaveable cake in a mug will solve that dilemma instantly! Give our yummy Italian Cream "Mug" Cakes a try and enjoy!
What You'll Need
- Cake Mix
- 1 (15.25-ounce) package white cake mix
- 1 (4-serving) package instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup flaked sweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- Glaze
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
What to Do
- In a large bowl, combine dry cake and pudding mixes; blend well with a whisk. Stir in coconut and pecans.
- Divide cake mix evenly into 8 small plastic bags, about 1/2 cup each; seal and label "Cake Mix." Do the same with confectioners’ sugar, packing about 1/3 cup mix in each bag; seal and label "Glaze Mix."
- To make an individual microwave Italian Cream “Mug” Cake, spray the inside of a microwave-safe mug generously with cooking spray. Pour prepared bag of cake mix into mug. Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon milk. Mix until all ingredients are combined. Microwave at 100% power for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, place prepared bag of glaze mix in a small bowl and add 1-1/2 teaspoons milk; mix well then pour glaze over mug cake immediately after removing it from microwave. Serve cake warm in the mug.
Check This Out!
- For more desserts made in a mug, make our Peanut Butter Mug Cake, our Chocolate Mug Brownie, or our 1 Minute Cinnamon Bun!
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- How about a different Italian dessert? Try our Italian Pastry Squares, our Dreamy Tiramisu, or our Ricotta Cheesecake!
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rrizz869 2725808
Feb 02, 2017
Should the cup be covered with Seran wrap before microwaving?
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jalexis3 2404243
Sep 22, 2014
Made this for breakfast this morning and it turned out quite well. Do need to use a large mug though, since the cake rises significantly.
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cakesrus
Sep 12, 2014
18.25 ounce size boxed cake mixes are no longer available from any manufactuer. Size now is 16.+ ounce. how do I adjust above recipe for this size, please?
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mindshift
Sep 12, 2014
2 ounces less is not going to make a huge difference in how the cake turns out. 16 ounces is 10% less, but you can use an 8" round pan instead of a 9". Using an entire egg for each 2.28 oz of mix (1/8 of 18.25 box) seems a bit much. Eggs add structure that holds the gasses which make the batter rise, but too many eggs will make a cake tough. I think it would be better to split this recipe into no more than quarters, and simply make 2 mug cakes at one time.
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redrockroamer 7446433
Sep 16, 2015
You can eliminate adding eggs altogether, by doubling the recipe with one simple change. For the cake mix, use one box white cake mix and one box angelfood cake mix. You don't need to separate the mix into small bags, either. Just put everything into one large bag and measure out as you use. Keep the bag in the freezer and it will last for several months. Measure your powdered sugar as you need it, as well.
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KTaylor556 3473012
May 17, 2014
Could one use Cook & Serve pudding mix?
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Test Kitchen Team
May 19, 2014
Hello! Although the Test Kitchen hasn't tried this recipe using cook & serve pudding mix, we don't see why that wouldn't work. Please let us know how it turns out! Enjoy!
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bwprato 3092206
Oct 27, 2013
This sounds really good except for the coconut. If I left it out would that make a big difference? Could I add something else?
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mindshift
Sep 12, 2014
The coconut doesn't change the cake much. Coconut is moist, so doesn't absorb much of the wet ingredients. You could switch it out with raisins, or dried cranberries with little change, though I would start with 1/2 of cup of any other ingredient. Wet additives, such as preserves, jam or jelly would change the dynamics of the batter.
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Member 6365367
Oct 21, 2013
As a Kindergarten teacher, my students enjoyed making these as gifts for Christmas and Mother's Day. The children each brought in a special mug, mixed the cake mix and pudding , measured (math lesson), and packaged their gifts for mom. Moms enjoyed a special, easy treat from their children.
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bethrr2 0027108
Oct 17, 2013
can the remaining cake mix be frozen for future use?
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resa
Jan 20, 2013
i think you can make this as a cake -just use all the ingredients mentined and bake it at 350 degrees . it comes out as a coffee cake.
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kctmom
May 17, 2014
If you made it into a cake following the given directions, you would need 8 eggs. A bit much.
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ljmalone 5463899
Aug 16, 2012
Sounds delicious! Can you, or have you, used other cake mix/pudding mix flavors? Seems like you could use just about any flavor.
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roseb307 5344308
Aug 14, 2012
What if I wanted to make a cake instead of individual cakes? What do I do? And do I still use he microwave?
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Test Kitchen Team
Aug 15, 2012
We have not tested this recipe as one entire cake. Our suggestion is to search our site for another recipe that was developed for a full cake. Thank you and enjoy!
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garnetdragon7 2750928
Aug 14, 2012
Cant wait to try this I think instead of emptying the "glaze mix" baggie into a dish to mix I think I will just mix it up right in the baggie then snip one of the corners of the baggie off to apply the glaze less clean up that way too!
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Test Kitchen Team
Aug 15, 2012
Great idea, thank you for sharing!
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Marbos
Aug 13, 2012
Cut the calories and fat and still have a delicious dessert! Just use 3-4 tablespoons water and eliminate the egg and oil. Only bake about 1 min. or a little more. I do this all the time and it is fabulous! I also take any regular cake mix, measure 1/4 c. mix into mug, stir in 2 tablespoons water, and microwave for 30 seconds. Yummy! The cake cooks nicely.
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bjdodd
Aug 13, 2012
The others are asking so thought I would respond. I would use a 12 oz mug...as I know the cake will rise and want to have room for the frosting/glaze. I love this recipe and idea for gift giving in a coffee basket
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Nin123
Aug 13, 2012
What a great idea! I would also like to know what size mug to use.
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arringtont13
Aug 13, 2012
That must be an awfully large piece of cake if a whole cake mix only makes 8 servings!
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Test Kitchen Team
Aug 15, 2012
The ingredients listed is for 8 individual mug cakes. You would prepare 1 serving per mug. Thank you and enjoy!
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renrac2 1088826
Aug 13, 2012
Please tell me what size mug ? Thank you.
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Test Kitchen Team
Aug 15, 2012
A typical household coffee mug will do the trick!
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