Name: Fudgy "Cup" Cakes
Cook time: 2 min
Ingredients: CAKE MIX:; 1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix; 1 (4-serving) package instant chocolate pudding mix; GLAZE MIX:; 2 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup powdered dry cocoa mix

Fudgy "Cup" Cakes

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SERVES: 8

COOK TIME: 2 Min

Looking for a unique gift that shows how much you care? Simply place individual portions of this cake mix and glaze mix into plastic bags and dress them up in special microwave-safe mugs.

What You'll Need

CAKE MIX:
1 (18.25-ounce) package chocolate cake mix
1 (4-serving) package instant chocolate pudding mix
GLAZE MIX:
2 2/3 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup powdered dry cocoa mix

What to Do

In a large bowl, combine dry cake and pudding mixes; blend well with a whisk.
In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and cocoa mix.
Divide cake mix evenly into 8 small plastic bags, about 1/2 cup each; seal and label "Cake Mix." Do the same with glaze mix, packing about 1/3 cup mix in each bag; seal and label "Glaze Mix."
Make individual microwave Fudgy "Cup" Cakes (below), or pack the mixes to give as gifts (below).

Making a Fudgy "Cup" Cake: Spray the inside of a microwave-safe mug generously with cooking spray. Pour prepared bag of cake mix into mug. Add 1 egg, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and 1 tablespoon water. Mix until all ingredients are combined. Microwave at 100% power for 2 minutes. Meanwhile, place prepared bag of glaze mix in a small bowl and add 1-1/2 teaspoons milk; mix well then pour glaze over mug cake immediately after removing it from microwave. Serve cake warm in the mug.

Giving Fudgy "Cup" Cake Mix as a Gift: Place 1 sealed cake mix bag and 1 sealed glaze mix bag into a microwave-safe mug, and attach the recipe for Making a Fudgy "Cup" Cake (above).

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RobertandHelen3116 7 2417319

Oct 24, 2013

What size mug? 8 or 12 oz or ?

pennyjjon55

Jul 21, 2013

I have made a from scratch recipe similar to this for years. It's great when my husband is out of town or I need a quick treat for the two of us. I also take it on vacation and when we're on our sailboat. Using a cake mix will makes it much easier cleanup. I never thought of using it for a gift. I've been a Mr Food fan for years and even though I am also a professional chef, I use lots of Mr Food's tips and shortcuts and everyone thinks I'm so smart and work so hard.

myrabruner 1159948

Mar 25, 2013

How would you adjust this recipe to make it a cake?

Test Kitchen Team

Mar 27, 2013

Since we have not tried making this into a full cake in the Test Kitchen, we can not give you the adjustments. It is something we can look into trying and once we do, we will share the results with you. Thank you!

Test Kitchen Team

Oct 25, 2013

Either will work fine, but you might want to go with a 12-ounce just in case it spills over while cooking. Enjoy!

plez1

Jan 19, 2013

great recipe for those living alone or those who have a need to make just 1 or 2 servings at-a-time.

ryznstar 2031960

Jan 17, 2013

Great gift idea and it's delish!

0100112914ammf 169 4450

Oct 01, 2012

I made this over the weekend and it was awesome. Thanks for a great recipe. Love the show!

Karen Tewksbury Jo hnson

Mar 06, 2012

I love this idea. I work at a school with lots of female friends. What a great idea as a b-day gift that doesn't cost very much but they would all love it. Don't need a whole cake to eat. Get cups from garage sales and you have a really nice and thoughtful gift that is inexpensive. Love, Love, Love it. Thanks, Karen