Here’s a terrific option for breakfast or an afternoon pick-me-up: a microwave pear mug cake that’s fast, fuss-free, and secretly wholesome.
Ingredients for one microwave pear mug cake:
- 1 ripe pear;
- 1 large egg;
- 3 Tbsp old-fashioned rolled oats, blitzed into flour;
- 1 Tbsp coconut flour;
- 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil;
- 1 Tbsp honey;
- ½ tsp baking powder.
How to make a microwave pear mug cake:
- Grab an 8-oz (250 ml) microwave-safe mug or glass dish and set aside.
- In a small bowl whisk the egg until uniform.
- Stir in the oat “flour” until combined.
- Add the coconut flour and mix again.
- Drizzle in the oil and honey; stir until smooth.
- Sprinkle in the baking powder and fold gently—don’t over-mix.
- Dice half the pear into ¼-inch cubes; thinly slice the other half.
- Pour half the batter into the mug, scatter the diced pear over it, then top with the remaining batter.
- Arrange the pear slices on top and dust with a pinch of cinnamon if you like.
- Microwave on high for 2 min 30 sec–3 min (700–1000 W). The cake should rise and feel springy to the touch; if still wet, add 15-sec bursts until done.
- Let cool 1 minute, then enjoy straight from the mug or invert onto a plate.
Flavor twists:
Swap the pear for diced apple or mashed banana for an equally moist mug cake. Recipe makes one generous serving; simply multiply for more mugs. Pair it with a steaming cup of coffee or a chilled iced tea.
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