When I was a kid, my mother called me The Mad Scientist. It wasn’t that I was an ace in science, but more that I liked to mix stuff in tiny cups — and leave them scattered around the house. So when I ...

A dollop of peanut butter and salted peanuts make this the ultimate little treat. For the days when you want an impressive but quick sweet treat, a mug cake delivers a cozy, single portion. Baking ...

When I want a simple sweet treat, I mix up this Fudgy Chocolate Mug Cake recipe. It's so easy and I usually have all the ingredients on hand. Sometimes, I like to mix in chopped nuts, too—a handful of ...

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Spray a microwavable mug with cooking spray, then mix all the dry ingredients and add to the mug. Add the milk, vanilla, egg and oil to the mixture and stir until well blended. Place mug in a ...

On my husband's birthday, the only thing he ever requests is a chocolate peanut butter cake that's been in his family for years. And once you taste it, it's easy to see why. The decadent, double-layer ...