In The Mix - Baked In Gluten Free Mug Brownie

Name: Gluten Free Mug Brownie

Company: Baked In

Bought In: (Would you believe it,) Whirligig… the toy shop.

I have been more and more interested in gluten free baking in the past year or so since having a celiac partner means I have to watch what I cook (and bake). So when I spotted a selection of Baked In easy baking kits in a local toy shop (of all places) AND that one was gluten free, I had to buy it! I have also never baked a mug cake before, I was sure they were harder than they looked and I was worried that getting it wrong would create a mug cake explosion in my microwave! However because this one was gluten free and in a simple to use kit, I thought why not, and it doesn’t hurt that it’s chocolate…

The kit comes in a lovely box with the dry cake mix, separated into four bags for four mug cakes and another bag of marshmallows for decoration. All you need to add is butter, water or milk (I used milk) and a mug (or four, depending on whether you want to share or not!)

Part 1) Put the butter into the mug and microwave for 10-20 seconds to melt it, I needed the full 20 but you may need less or more depending on the power of your microwave. However, make sure it is completely melted before going on to…

Part2) Empty one bag of dry ingredients into the mug and add the milk or water. I used milk because I felt it would give a better taste but the water option does mean that lactose intolerant people can also enjoy this baking kit.

Part 3)Make sure the mixture is fully combined  and place in the microwave for 60 seconds. When you take it out, sprinkle some marshmallows on top for decoration and sweet gooey taste! Now, I wish I had tried putting some of the marshmallows (of which there were more than enough) inside the cake for melty goodness all through, you might want to try this in one of your cakes!? I also wonder what would happen if you bought a giant mug and did them all at once… though I guess that would be just like… a cake.

And enjoy! The box says allow to cool for 5 mins but its really not THAT hot, I only left it for a couple of minutes and the temptation got too much! Dig in!

I would really recommend trying these gorgeous kits, a few of which have won Great Taste awards, for parties, nights in with friends (like I did with this one and it disappeared before I could take pictures!) or just as an indulgence for you! These were super tasty and a great addition to a night in with friends.