The foundation of any great mug cake starts with selecting the right vessel – and this detail makes a bigger impact than most people realize. Professional bakers recommend using a microwave-safe mug ...

The foundation of overflow prevention starts with using a mug that can hold at least 2 cups of water or 11 to 12-ounce capacity. A good rule of thumb is to use a large cup and fill it halfway, if that ...

The microwave is a glorious invention for many reasons—but did you know you can use it to make cake, too? That's right, you can whip up an individual mug cake in just minutes. It's way faster than ...

When the hankering for something sweet hits, but there are no cakes, cookies, or candy in the house, you're just 10 minutes, or less, away from a mug cake, brownie, or muffin. Whether you want ...

A cookbook doesn't seem a likely choice to feature here at the blog, but I'll make an exception for 101 Recipes for Microwave Mug Cakes by Stacey J. Miller because it's got a slightly tech-y angle to ...

When the craving for chocolate cake hits, but you don't want to switch on the oven, the microwave can do the job surprisingly well. This microwave chocolate cake recipe turns a few everyday ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. As temperatures heat up, we're all trying to spend less time in hot kitchens. Thankfully, self-taught ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The microwave is a glorious invention for many reasons—but did you know you can use it to make cake, too?

There's no rule that says cake should be reserved for special occasions. The end of a hard workday is just as appropriate a time to treat yourself as a wedding or a birthday party. If you want to make ...