Oatmeal and Raisin mug cake

Oats add a nutty, wholesome flavor and a hearty texture, not to mention added fiber that lowers bad cholesterol and boosts the immune system. Can you think of a better reason to make a mug cake ?

Preparation time : 10 mins
Makes : 2 Mug Cakes

Ingredients :

Raisins : 3 Tbs
Apple juice (or rum or brandy) : 2 Tbsp
Egg : 1 large
Milk : 3 Tbsp
Vanilla extract : 1/2 tsp
Brown Sugar : 1/4 cup packed
All purpose flour : 1/4cup
Baking soda : pinch
Oatmeal : 2 Tbsp (old fashioned oats are preferable to the quick-cooking variety)
Ground cinnamon : pinch
Kosher salt : pinch
Streusel : 1/4 cup (or) cinnamon-sugar : 2 Tbsp

Method :

In a large mug, combine the raisins, apple juice, and vanilla.
Microwave for 30 seconds.
Set them aside for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the raisins to plump while you make the cake batter.
In a second mug, whisk the egg with a fork.
Stir in the mil and brown sugar.
Add the flour, oats, cinnamon, and salt.
Beat the batter until smooth. Fold in the plumped raisins and juice.
Divide the batter between two mugs and top each with streusel or cinnamon-sugar.
Microwave  separately for 11/2 to 2 1/2 minutes each until risen and firm.

Yummy mug cake is ready to serve.

Variations : For added texture, replace the oats with prepared granola. The cakes will be a little sweeter and a little crunchier.

Note : Steel-cut oats do not work in this recipe unless they are cooked first. Luckily, the cooking is easily done in the microwave. Combine 2 Tbsp of steel-cut oats with one Tbsp of water and microwave for 30 sec. Then add to the recipe as directed.

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