Wednesday, February 10, 2016

It's February already?!

Valentine's Day has never been a huge holiday for me. True, I always try to give my family and friends cards and sweets to help spread the love, but it's not a super important day. (It's no Christmas or Halloween, that's for sure)! Part of this might be due to the lack of Valentine's over the years. And part of it might be due to my lack of substantial love for the color pink. Or both! Who knows?! But, no matter! I decided to make a post for Valentine's Day this year anyway.

To celebrate loving life and all that it has to offer.

Enjoy life like Liz Lemon.
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To celebrate who you are and who you have yet to become.

Embrace your quirks!
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To celebrate just having fun!

Release your inner Andy!
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So, whether you have a Valentine (hey, Arlen, heyyyyy), a house full of pets, your family and friends, or just yourself, celebrate the love this Valentine's Day and treat yourself to a delicious mug cake!

That's right, you don't even have to get a pot or pan dirty for this recipe. Just an ol' over-sized mug! (Which, to be honest, is the best kind of mug out there. Or I'm just addicted to drinking copious amounts of tea. Hmm).

Onto the food love!

Mug Cake Ingredients:
4 tbsp flour
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
1 egg, whisked
3 tbsp milk
3 tbsp oil
A splash of vanilla
Jelly/jam/preserves of your choice
Sprinkles (because why not?!)

Directions:
1) Add the flour, sugar, cocoa, and sprinkles (if you wish) to your over-sized mug and mix together.

The delicious version of dirt.

2) Add the egg, milk, oil, and vanilla and combine. Be sure to scrape the bottoms of the mug to make sure all of the dry ingredients are incorporated.

Secret time! I forgot to take a picture when I added the other wet ingredients.

3) Add a dollop (I used about a tablespoon) of your choice of jelly/jam/preserves to your mix. I think it adds a nice tang to the finished product.

It really doesn't look very appetizing, but I promise it's yummy.

4) Place your mug in a microwave and heat on high for 2 to 3 minutes. It just depends on how powerful your microwave is. I accidentally cooked mine for a little too long, so keep an eye on it.

Nothing fancy here.

5) Let it rest for a bit before diving in! It'll be a little too warm for your taste buds straight out of the microwave.

This would be even better with ice cream or whipped cream on top.
Mmmmmmmmmm!

And there ya go! A quick and simple recipe to make for yourself! I like this recipe because it doesn't have an overpowering chocolate flavor. It has just the right amount to please a chocolate lover's palette.

What's your favorite Valentine's Day treat? Let me know in the comments below! If you have any other questions or comments, leave those down below too.

And, as always, bake on with your bad selves!

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Cheers!
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Love,
Jackie

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