Shamrock mug cake

Food coloring is not always a welcome ingredient, but this cake is a much beloved component of March 17th celebration - especially if you're feeding little leprechauns. For the bigger leprechauns, omit the peppermint and add a tablespoon or three of Jameson's Irish whiskey.

Preparation time : 10 mins
Makes : 2 Mug Cakes

Ingredients :

Egg : 1 large
Vegetable oil : 3 Tbsp
Granulated Sugar : 1/4 cup
Vanilla extract : 1/4 tsp
Liquid green food coloring : 1 tsp
Butter milk : 3 Tbsp
Peppermint extract : 1 drop
All purpose flour : 1/3 cup
Baking soda : pinch
Kosher salt : pinch

Method :

In a large mug, whisk together the egg and oils with a fork.
Stir in the sugar, vanilla , food coloring, buttermilk, and peppermint or whiskey.
Add the flour and salt.
Beat the batter until smooth.
Divide the batter between two mugs.
Microwave  separately for 11/2 to 2 1/2 minutes each until risen and firm.

Yummy mug cake is ready to serve.

Topping ideas : Cream cheese frosting, green crystal surgar, Irish whiskey glaze, chiffonade of peppermint leaves, or shaved chocolate.

Serve your cake hot with your choice of topping.
Enjoy your dish :)

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