Question

So I tried the chocolate caramel mug cake yesterday, and to my surprise it was really bad LOL. I put 1. 5 oz of water as directed but I feel like that just wasn’t enough? I added a little more, microwaved, and it just didn’t seem to cook properly. Can anyone tell me how they make their mug cakes? Do you add more water than it says? What kind of consistency does it have before you microwave it? Also super awesome side note, finally down 20. 4 pounds! Went from 185. 8 to 165. 4. Granted I started Feb 3 and did take two breaks in the middle (each break around 2 weeks and I maintained my weight). No regrets though! I’m moving forward. It’s also funny how my body is a weight loss machine on this diet, but when I take a break, my weight loss stalls SO HARD. This is all the more reason for you to not take a break! Power through while your body is on a roll! That’s what I’m gonna do through Ramadan. Hopefully I get shed 10 pounds this month. Happy Ramadan btw!  

Answer 1

I have always mixed mine and put it in the fridge to eat like raw cookie dough ( Don’t judge) it feels like such a cheat to me, and I absolutely love it.  

Answer 2

I love the mug cake! I use the 45ml recommended but I use 35 ml of water and 10 ml of caramel skinny syrup for added flavour. The ‘batter’ very thick and sticky. I do find I usually microwave it for longer than the recommended time. I put it in for 30 seconds and then I do about 10 second intervals until it seems cooked when I lightly poke it with my fork. I don’t want any wetness on the tops and it kind of starts pulling away from the sides of the mug I make it in. Also congrats on your loss!  

Comments

@craggie this is super helpful. Thank you!  

Answer 3

I just add water until it looks like batter. I don’t love it but I put on the sugar free chocolate syrup to help the taste

Comments

@mcmanus I have that chocolate syrup and will try it on top tonight!  

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@mizzen  

Answer 4

I love this too. I add shredded zucchini to mine.  

Answer 5

I make it into a pancake and add caramel sauce

Answer 6

I also like it as a pancake. I think I tried as a waffle before but can't remember water ratio or if it was the same

Comments

I added an egg, my 1 oz milk plus SF Torani syrup & water & butter flavoring.  

Answer 7

I cook for a full minute. m and have found that too much water makes it not so good, but I love the mug cake.  

Answer 8

Add the water then put it in the freezer. Mmmm cookie dough!  

Answer 9

I use it in recipes from the cookbook but when I have made the actual mug cake I made as directed. DO NOT overcook. It will look like it needs more time but don't. I have also added a some cacao powder which I am sure is not allowed.  

Answer 10

I don't like the mug cake either

Answer 11

Mine turned out gross when I tried it too! Tasted like a rubber egg.  

Answer 12

Not my first rodeo with IP and let me say THIS IS NOT THE DIET FOR CHEATING OR BREAKS . IT IS HOWEVER A VERY GOOD DIET. GITURDUN

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@irmairme I did that more for my mental health! Not saying anyone should cheat or take a break. Just stating my journey.  

Answer 13

Make mine as directed. Sometimes I cook an extra 10 sec. The mix is very thick.  

Answer 14

I microwave it extra 10 seconds and I sprinkle cinnamon on it

Answer 15

I use a the mug cake packet in a brownie recipe from Janeva's cookbook. It is SO delicious. The recipe makes 2 muffins; bakes for 12 minutes. When it first comes out of the oven, the center is gooey which is what I like about it. It reminds me of a lava cake.  

Answer 16

Make cookies!  

Answer 17

I made mine into a waffle, added an egg and a pinch of baking powder.  

Answer 18

Put in coffee mug add 3 tablespooons of water and mix and do one minute in microwave. Comes out perfect every time

Answer 19

I love it- I use the one. 5 mix well, mike for 40 seconds. That makes it set a little more. and yum!  

Answer 20

I use it to make three chocolate chip cookies. Add 1/2 tsp baking powder, tsp stevia, cinnamon then add 1 egg white, tsp of grape seed oil and some Carmel or chic sauce then bake at 350 for 5 or so minutes. Delicious

Answer 21

Mine is w the choc chip pancake plus I add 1/3 c raw shredded zucchini. I add 1 TB egg white and 2 oz water. In the packet of pancake mix I add 1 tsp baking powder and I heaping tsp of apple pie spice and blend those dry ingredients together in the packet then stir into wet ingredients. You’ll need a very big mug! Nuke 2 mins 20 seconds.  

Answer 22

Thanks everyone for their help! I’ll try the cookie recipes as some point. I did 1. 5 oz water and 40 seconds. Added Walden farms chocolate syrup on top. It was SOOOO GOOOOOD! I definitely added too much water last time!  

Answer 23

I make cookies with it, do the mix, spoon onto pan in desired amount of cookies, i add cinnamon, bake at *350 for 10 min, taste great :)