Vegan Carrot Cake Mug Cake - Rhian's Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Why did my mug cake turn out rubbery? ›

The cake can turn out rubbery for a couple of reasons: The baking powder was old/inactive: This means that the cake won't rise when cooked. The cake batter was overmixed: The more you mix cake batter the denser and more rubbery it'll become.

Eggs tend to make mug cakes have a bit of a rubbery texture, so bye-bye eggs and hello tender, fluffy cake. As a bonus, it's now vegetarian and can easily be made vegan too. I developed this recipe from wacky cake, a cake that has no eggs in it.

Don't overfill your mug with ingredients

Even with the perfect mini whisk, things can still go wrong when making a mug cake. One big mistake involves overfilling the mug. Just like with any other baked good, mug cakes rise during the cooking process.

Just like regular sized cakes baked in an oven, the center should be cooked. Gooey in general means undercooked. Not only does that not taste that great in my opinion, it's also safer to fully cook your batter.

If you add too much liquid to your cake batter, it may seem like a good idea to thicken it up again by adding extra flour. Usually, this will only make the problem worse and you'll end up with a gummy, dense vegan cake. To ensure best results, always follow the recipe as closely as possible.

It's easy to see why—most classic cake recipes call for two or three eggs and serve at least 10 people. So for a single-serving mug cake, just skip the egg; a whole egg will overpower the small amount of batter (and it's pretty tough to divide an egg in quarters).

Cook each mug separately and remember they will continue to cook a touch more on standing, so I found 1 minute perfect for my mug-cakes. Touch the centre and if it's firm then your cakes are done. Try not to overcook these or they will go rubbery (the perils of the microwave!)

To achieve a fluffy cake, start by ensuring all your ingredients are at room temperature. This allows them to blend together more easily. Begin by creaming the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This step helps incorporate air into the batter, which contributes to a lighter texture.

One of the most common misfortunes among bakers is that they are using too much baking soda or baking powder. Know that too much baking soda or baking powder in cakes will not just lead to a metallic and bitter taste, but it can also make a big mess in the oven as it will rise beyond expectations.

Baking mixes can generally be used past their expiration date, but they may not perform as well as they would if they were fresh. Over time, the ingredients in the mix can lose their potency, leading to a change in flavor, texture, and overall quality of the baked goods.

Can you eat undercooked mug cake? ›

Are Mug Cakes Safe to Eat? Absolutely! Just make sure that you cook them long enough for all of the ingredients to cook thoroughly. Luckily, this recipe doesn't call for eggs, so no need to worry about them being undercooked.

Homemade cakes can taste like flour if they are not cooked properly. When cakes taste like flour, it is due to one or more reasons; the ratio of wet to dry ingredients could be off, the components may not have been mixed properly, or the cake is undercooked.

Baking powder is made of baking soda plus cream of tartar and cornstarch. Baking powder can be substituted for baking soda by tripling the amount of baking powder. Baking soda can be substituted for baking powder by dividing the amount of baking powder needed by 4 and adding twice that amount of cream of tartar.

“You have to be a little more fussy and finicky with your ingredients to not only make it super tasty, but also, hopefully, not hideously ugly.” While the mug cake may not be the most beautiful dessert in Snackable Bakes, it is one of the most delicious.

To fix this problem, you can sprinkle some powdered sugar and ground cinnamon on top of each cupcake to absorb some of the moisture and decorate with red fruits.

If a cake is baked for too long, then it will lose its softness and will get a texture similar to a brick. It will become hard and unfit for consumption. The chances of making it soft using sugar syrup are also less, as the syrup can only absorb the cake to an extent but cannot make it soft.

Overmixing the batter can increase gluten, to a dense and sticky texture. Mix the ingredients until simply combined and keep away from excessive stirring. This guarantees a soft texture and prevents stickiness on the top.