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the original microwave mug cake recipe – Gordon Ramsay’s version

There Cake in a cup it’s a Sweet gluttonous ready 10 minutes mixing the ingredients directly into the cup and then cooked in the microwave! A brilliant which comes from American cuisine where it takes its name Mug cake ; born by chance From one American bloggerthat with very few ingredients available: Flour, cocoasugar, eggs; without scales And without blender gave birth to one Cake in a cup soft And humid to the bite, Good like a chocolate cake but ready in a flash! From that moment on, she did around the web becoming dearly loved by anyone; especially whose in lack of time And instruments he wants to something sweet to do immediately!

Like any traditional recipe they exist different versionsin this case I give you the Original recipe from the Cake in a cupthe classic Mug cake Saying that it is a recipe very easy And super fast it’s not much! It doesn’t get simpler than that! he recommended that I use one Ceramic mug suitable for microwave cooking . From this basic version you can create many variations : in addition to Chocolate mug cakeyou can prepare one cake in white cup vanilla (without cocoa) or with the addition of drops of chocolate; or you still can replace the ’00 with almond or hazelnut flour or gluten-free! giving life to an always new cup cake! and if you want you can cook it Baked mug cake! I added everything in the process! Excellent for snack with a dusting of icing sugaror perhaps adding tufts of Chantilly Cream oo whipped Cream! delicious even as last minute dessert or for one rich breakfast and comforting! try it soon, too children they will love it!

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Mug cake recipe

PREPARATION TIMES

Preparation	Cooking	Total
30 minutes + icing drying time	30 minutes	1h

Ingredients

Quantity for 20 pieces
4 tablespoons of 00 flour 4 tablespoons of bitter cocoa powder (replace with other ’00 flour for the cake in white cup) 5 tablespoons of sugar 2 eggs 3 tablespoons of milk at room temperature (which you can replace with a vegetable drink or plain yogurt) 1 tablespoon of seed oil 1 teaspoon baking powder vanilla powder or extract icing sugar for decorating (optional)

Quantity for 20 pieces

4 tablespoons of 00 flour

4 tablespoons of bitter cocoa powder (replace with other ’00 flour for the cake in white cup)

5 tablespoons of sugar

2 eggs

3 tablespoons of milk at room temperature (which you can replace with a vegetable drink or plain yogurt)

1 tablespoon of seed oil

1 teaspoon baking powder

vanilla powder or extract

icing sugar for decorating (optional)

Method

How to make mug cake

First of all, prepare, pour 2 tablespoons of flour into the two cups, together with half the yeast and the vanilla. Mix the mixture of both cups well with a fork.

Then continue adding in each cup half the oil, the milk, the sugar, one egg each, half the sifted cocoa:

how to make mug cake

Finally, stir very well with a fork to obtain a smooth, lump-free mixture:

mug cake dough

Then cook the cup cake in the microwave at 800 Watts for approximately 2 and a half minutes.

Baked mug cake

If you don’t have a microwave, no problem! cook in a static oven already hot in the middle part at 180° for about 20 – 25 minutes.

Then remove from the oven and sprinkle with icing sugar if you like.

Here’s yours ready Cake in a cup

mug cake

Excellent hot, it should be enjoyed immediately, in any case it can be preserved perfectly for the next day too!

If there is any left over, prepare Cake Pops!

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Spaghetti with red prawns: The refined first course – Gordon Ramsay’s version

How to cook spaghetti with red prawns

Watch the video of the detailed procedure for cooking this refined and particular first fish dish

Spaghetti with red prawns is a traditional first course of Italian cuisine, one of those considered refined and suitable for occasions such as Christmas Eve, an important lunch for an event or a dinner with friends like other fish first courses such as spaghetti with clams. The difficulty of this refined fish first course lies in cleaning the prawns from which a classic fumet is prepared and then added to the dishes in the form of tartare. It is therefore important that the prawns have been blast chilled considering that some of them will be eaten raw.

INGREDIENTS FOR 4 PEOPLE of spaghetti with red prawns:

500 g of red prawns
400g of spaghetti

For the comic

3 cherry tomatoes
Half a carrot
1 onion
Half a celery stalk
2 small stalks of parsley

For the sauté

A clove of garlic
1 chili pepper

1 tablespoon of tomato paste
40 ml of white wine
Parsley
Zest of 1 lemon
6-7 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
700 ml of ice water
salt

The red prawn is the prawn considered the most valuable and therefore expensive. The bigger it is, the more it costs. we paid 40 euros per kg for the red prawns you see in our video recipe for spaghetti with red prawns, so since it’s a recipe for 4, it will cost you 5 euros each.

If you liked our recipe for spaghetti with red prawns, also try the pasta with cod, the linguine with scampi, the risotto alla pescatora and the classic fish sauce.

Frozen minestrone: turn it into a gourmet dish – Gordon Ramsay’s version

In the contemporary culinary landscape, frozen minestrone is often seen as a quick and unrefined solution for a hasty dinner. However, with a bit of creativity and some gourmet touches, it can turn into a dish worthy of a restaurant starry. This article is dedicated to food and wine enthusiasts who want to explore how to elevate a simple frozen minestrone soup to new heights of culinary excellence.

Innovative cooking techniques

The art of sautéing: intense aromas for a deep taste

Sauteing, with its combination of aromas and flavors, can radically transform frozen minestrone. By adding ingredients such as onion, garlic, herbs or spices during the initial cooking phase, you can create a base of flavor that gives minestrone a whole new dimension.

Slow cooking and fusion of flavors

Slow, controlled cooking is essential to allow the flavors to come through blend harmoniously. This technique emphasizes the richness of flavors, making each bite of minestrone a layered and complex tasting experience.

Enrich with high quality ingredients

Quality proteins: a touch of class

Adding high-quality proteins, such as shrimp, chicken, or even tofu for a vegetarian version, can significantly raise the profile of the dish. These ingredients, if carefully chosen and cooked to perfection, can transform minestrone from a simple meal to a gourmet dish.

Oils and seasonings: the finishing touches

Using premium oils, like extra virgin olive oil, or unique seasonings, like a touch of soy sauce or a pinch of saffron, can add an extra level of sophistication. Careful selection of these elements is essential to ensure that frozen minestrone becomes a dish that surprises and delights.

Frozen minestrone should not be relegated to a makeshift solution. With the right cooking techniques, the addition of quality ingredients and a pinch of creativity, it can transform into a gourmet dining experience. This approach not only enhances an often underestimated product, but also offers the opportunity to experiment and have fun in the kitchen, creating dishes that surprise and satisfy the most demanding palates.