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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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Bechamel: tips to make all dishes tastier – Gordon Ramsay’s version

Béchamel is one of the mother sauces of cuisine, but it has found its way into the hearts (and plates) of many other culinary cultures. This velvety and creamy sauce has the extraordinary ability to transform a simple dish in a masterpiece of flavors and textures. In this article, intended for food and wine enthusiasts, we will explore the history, secrets and creative variations of bechamel, a sauce that can truly make everything tastier.

History and origins

A sauce with noble roots

There history of bechamel is as fascinating as its flavour. Originally called “white sauce,” its birth is often attributed to the French chef Marquis Louis de Béchameil, a name that has become synonymous with the sauce itself. This 17th century creation has evolved and become a mainstay of international cuisine.

The evolution of bechamel in the cuisines of the world

Despite its French roots, béchamel has found its way into cuisines around the world, adapting and blending with local traditions. From Italy, where it is essential for lasagna, to the United States, where it enriches gratins and casseroles. Each culture has adopted and customized this versatile sauce.

Techniques and secrets for a perfect bechamel

Practical advice for an ideal consistency

The key to a perfect béchamel lies in its consistency: smooth, creamy and not too dense. We will share practical advice on how to achieve the ideal consistency, from the balance between flour and butter, to the slow addition of milk, illustrating the critical steps to avoid the formation of lumps.

Variations and customizations

Although the traditional bechamel recipe is relatively simple, there are endless possibilities for customization. The addition of spices, aromatic herbs or cheeses can transform bechamel into a new taste experience, adapting to different recipes and preferences.

Béchamel is not just a sauce, but a universe of possibilities culinary. From its aristocratic origins to its endless modern variations, this sauce has the power to elevate a dish from ordinary to extraordinary. Through this article, food and wine enthusiasts can discover new ideas and inspirations for using bechamel in increasingly creative and delicious ways.

Cinnamon Christmas cookies – Gordon Ramsay’s version

THE Cinnamon Christmas cookies star-shaped, they are a classic of the Christmas tradition, sweets that evoke warm and welcoming atmospheres. Theirs flavor is unmistakablethanks to the presence of cinnamona spice that is synonymous with Christmas.

Cinnamon is a spice native to India, where it has been cultivated for centuries. It is a tree bark, which is dried and reduced to powder. It has a sweet and spicy flavor, with an intense aroma.

THE Cinnamon Christmas cookies they can be prepared in different shapes and sizes. The most classic recipe involves the use of a simple pastry, enriched with cinnamon, sugar and eggs.

The biscuits can then be cut into the shape of stars, or Christmas trees, baubles or simple round biscuits. Once cool you can also frost them.

If you love cinnamon, try this Christmas tart with cinnamon shortcrust pastry.

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