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Cup Cakes




Source of Recipe


Cathy Ciresi


Recipe Introduction


Cathy Ciresi pulls together eight quick gifts for teachers, babysitters and neighbors by creating "Cup Cakes." It is essentially all the ingredients for cake, placed in a coffee mug. You will need: 1 box cake mix of your choice, 16 plastic sandwich bags and twist ties, Glaze Mix (follows), 16 adhesive labels, 8 large (1 1/2 cups or larger) microwave-safe ceramic coffee mugs, 8 index cards, ribbon, and scissors
Step 1: Empty the dry cake mix into a large bowl. Place ½ cup portions into 8 plastic bags and close them with a twist tie. Using your choice of glaze mix below, measure out a generous 1/3 cup glaze into the remaining 8 bags. Label the bags "cake mix" and "glaze mix."


Step 2: Copy the Cup Cake directions onto index cards. Use a ribbon to tie one cake mix and one glaze mix together with each card and tuck them inside a mug.


Directions for Cup Cake: Generously spray the inside of the mug with cooking spray. Empty the contents of the cake mix bag into the cup. Add 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1 1/2 tablespoons water. Mix well, 1 minute. Microwave 2 minutes on high power or until cooked through. Use a pot holder to remove the cup from the microwave and allow the cake to cool for 1 minute.


Directions for Glaze Mix: Combine the glaze mix with 1 to 2 teaspoons water. Pour over the cake and enjoy! Glaze Mix (enough for 8 bags): Use 2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar mixed with 1/4 cup cocoa powder or 1/4 cup pink strawberry drink mix. Or use just the confectioners' sugar