Lyle’s Microwave Syrup Sponge Mug Cake Recipe

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Prep

3 mins

Bake

3 mins

Serves

1 to 2

Difficulty

Easy

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This amazingly simple microwave syrup sponge mug cake recipe yields a cup full of sticky deliciousness that takes less than 10 minutes from start to finish! Perfect as a post-dinner snack on an evening snuggled in front of the tele, this quirky cake in a cup is the ultimate scrumptious treat!

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Lyle’s Golden Syrup Tin

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Microwave Syrup Sponge Mug Cake Recipe

Name: Lyle’s Microwave Syrup Sponge Mug Cake Recipe
Yield: 1 to 2
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Self raising flour; 1 tbsp Tate & Lyle Fairtrade Pure Cane Caster Sugar; 1 Large egg yolk; 2 tbsp Full fat milk; 1 tbsp Vegetable oil; A few scrapes of Lemon zest; 1 tbsp Lyle’s Golden Syrup; A scoop Vanilla ice cream

How to make microwave syrup sponge mug cake

Step 1

Want to know how to make a mug cake? Follow this simple 4-step microwave mug cake recipe for a mug full of gooey and delicious syrup sponge!

Step 2

Pour the flour, Tate & Lyle Pure Cane Caster Sugar, egg, milk, oil and lemon zest into a large, deep mug. Beat the mixture with a fork until smooth.

Step 3

Spoon a generous dollop of Lyle’s Golden Syrup on to the centre of the batter and put the mug in the microwave.

Step 4

Cook on high for 3 to 4 minutes, medium setting (600 watts) until the cake is firm to the touch. Careful though, it’ll be hot.

Pro tip

You may need to adjust your microwave timings, depending on the wattage of your microwave.

Step 5

Allow to stand for one minute, then serve in the mug topped with a scoop of ice cream and a delicious drizzle of sticky Lyle’s Golden Syrup.

Pro tip

If you’re feeling adventurous, try topping your microwave mug cake with a splash of liqueur for extra delectability. Irish cream makes for a delicious addition!