S'mores Mug Cake

This recipe was given by Jacqueline! Can be made free of the top 8 allergens (eggs, dairy, wheat, soy, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, and shellfish) by using substitutes.

Note from Jacqueline: This recipe is adapted from a “So Yummy” video. That you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l4Mse61dyY0. There are several other flavors that you can try from that video. This recipe makes one mug cake.

Tools:

- A large mug (if you use a medium or small size be careful because it may overflow)

- Spoon

- Measuring spoons

- Microwave

- (Optional) A cake tester or toothpick

Ingredients:

- 4 tablespoons of flour (If you have a wheat allergy use gluten-free flour.)

- 3 tablespoons of white sugar

- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder

- ½ teaspoon of baking powder

- 8 teaspoons of milk (Use dairy-free if you have a milk allergy. I used So Delicious’s Coconut Milk. You can use oat, rice, soy-if you don’t have a soy allergy-, almond-if you don’t have a nut allergy-, etc.)

- 1 tablespoon of your oil of choice

- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

- Pinch of salt

- Chocolate chips or chunks (Use dairy-free, for example from Enjoy Life).

- Graham Crackers (If you have a wheat allergy, use GF or you can omit this ingredient.)

- Mini marshmallows

Directions:

1.) Mix together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, milk, oil, vanilla extract, and salt.

-Make sure to mix well because pockets of dry mix often get stuck at the bottom.

2.) Stir in the additional flavoring ingredients; chocolate chunks/chips, graham cracker pieces (they can be crushed or cut), and mini marshmallows.

- You can add toppings before cooking. You can use the mix-ins that you have already been using or add some extras like candy, etc. I added chopped Oreos. (I didn’t learn that I could eat Oreos until recently, and they are amazing!)

3.) Cook in the microwave for 1-3:30 minutes. It depends on your type of microwave and how powerful it is. If you are unsure, cook it in 45-second increments, and as it starts to look cooked go by 20 seconds.

- You can use a toothpick or cake tester to see if it is cooked, by sticking it in and seeing if it comes out clean. However, sometimes you may get brown stuff on the stick and it may seem uncooked but it could actually just be melted chocolate.

4.) Let cool and eat! (The mug may be super hot!)

Jacqueline's Bio:

Hi, my name is Jacqueline See-Tho. I am 14 years old and a rising sophomore in Palo Alto, California. I am Filipino, Malaysian-Chinese, and German. I have lived with food allergies to eggs, milk, and all nuts my entire life. Growing up in an area that is booming with research regarding allergies has made me very lucky. About three years ago, I was fortunate enough to become part of a clinical trial, a multi-food OIT program that used Xolair. I did this with my older brother who also has severe food allergies. As I continue to undergo treatment, my food world has opened up and I now feel more comfortable with the food that I encounter. I love to cook, bake, and test new recipes. Learning how to make good food with allergies is essential, and I know some tips and tricks that I’m excited to share with everyone. Some of my other passions include traveling, dance (I do ballet and contemporary), singing (I’m in my school choir), and acting. In my free time, I like to listen to music, play with my dog (he’s a Goldendoodle), read, and write. This is my first year being on FARE’s Teen Advisory Group, and I’m really excited to be working alongside so many supportive, dedicated, and hardworking individuals. I hope to provide some helpful resources as you experience life with allergies! I’m looking forward to being a part of this special community!