Chai tea cakes in a mug

This 'comfort in a mug' microwave dessert is ready in just minutes.

Chai tea cakes in a mug. Credit: Everyday Gourmet with Justine Schofield

• serves

  2

• prep

  5 minutes

• cook

  3 minutes

• difficulty

  Easy

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp self-raising flour
• Pinch of salt
• 6 tbsp chai tea powder
• 3 tbsp coconut oil, heated into liquid form
• 1 egg

Instructions

1. Spray one large or two medium-sized mugs with cooking spray.
2. Mix flour, salt, and chai tea powder together.
3. Stir in the egg, coconut oil and 3 tbsp water until combined.
4. Fill mug or mugs to halfway and cook in the microwave on high for 3 minutes. Serve immediately with a spoon.

Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.