George washington mug cake

President's day is the perfect excuse to make a mug cake. George Washington is often associated with cherries( although the tree-chopping thing is apocryphal), but in mid-twentieth -century Philadelphia there were several bakeries including the beloved Haegele's and Hanscom's, selling something called a George Washington cake, which was essentially a chocolate-spice cake with chocolate icing. Some versions had apples, some even had a pastry crust, but all were delicious, and are fondly remembered by Philadelphians.

Preparation time : 10 mins
Makes : 2 Mug Cakes

Ingredients :

Unsalted butter : 2 Tbsp
Ground cinnamon : 1/2 tsp
Freshly grated nutmeg : 1/4 tsp
Unpeeled apple, grated : 1
Egg : 1 large
Milk : 2 Tbsp
Vanilla extract : 1 tsp
Granulated Sugar : 1/4 cup
All purpose flour : 1/4 cup
Baking soda : pinch
Unsweetened cocoa powder : 2 Tbsp
Kosher salt : pinch
Toasted walnuts, chopped : 1/4 cup

Method :

In a large mug, combine the butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and grated apple.
Microwave for 30 seconds until the butter is melted .
Whisk in the egg with a fork.
Stir in the milk, vanilla, and sugar.
Add the flour , cocoa and salt.
Beat the batter until smooth.
Fold in the walnuts.
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 : Chocolate fudge icing, whipped cream, chopped walnuts, caramel sauce, confectioner's sugar, shaved chocolate, cinnamon sugar, or freshly grated nutmeg.

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

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