
I’ve mentioned before that I think talking about our DIY fails is just as important as showing off our masterpieces. Well, I was on the hunt for a mug cake the other night. I had very few ingredients in the house but was hoping for something quick and easy to take care of my sweet tooth that didn’t involve jumping into my daughter’s Halloween bucket.
When I saw this recipe on Babble, I was all gung-ho. I had all of the necessary ingredients (there are a whopping three)Β and I thought I’d get fancy and add a marshmallow for some s’mores-like gooeyness.
I took my egg, cocoa, and powdered sugar and dumped them into the mug. The instructions say to take a little whisk and whisk them all together. I realized that any mini whisk I may have ever owned was lost somewhere in the girls’ kitchen toys.
Instead of pouring all of my ingredients into a bigger bowl and whisking them that way, I decided to just mix it all up with a fork. No bueno, my friends.
Mistake #2:
The instructions clearly say “Microwave for 50-60 seconds, until the cake is cooked through (but not overcooked!).” I’m a spazz in the raw egg department so I set my timer for 60 seconds. When the microwave beeped at me and I looked inside, the cake still looked a little wet. Instead of testing it with my finger, I put it back in the microwave for another 15 seconds.
Yeah, this is why my husband does the cooking and my daughter will tell you without hesitation that I’m not very good at it.
I wasn’t so sure about it, but I gave it a try (with wild hair, dark circles under my eyes and smudged eyeliner, so yeah. I know this isn’t the best picture) and at first it seemed OK. Definitely not gooey and maybe a teensy bit dry. When I took another bite or two I got tastes of cocoa powder and what can only be described as chocolate-flavored scrambled eggs.
I didn’t even eat half before I threw it in the garbage. And if you know me at all, you know that my love of chocolate usually conquers all. For me to throw it out means it was basically inedible.
Lesson learned: try sticking to the recipe next time, huh?
I’m linking up this fabulous failure with Skip to My Lou, Craft-O-Maniac, Positively Splendid, and Project Inspire.
i might still try it Xo Megan
Let me know how it turns out if you do!
Chocolate scrambled eggs, huh? No wonder there was fear in your eyes. lol! They can’t all be winners.
Speaking of fails… have you seen this one? It will make you feel better…
http://pinterest.com/pin/230528074645544437/
OMG that’s hilarious, mostly because that’s exactly what it would look like if I attempted to make them!
Chocolate scrambled eggs is exactly why I’m not making any mug cakes EVER. But I am making your banana Nutella bread again. And I’m not even going to be all Gollum-y this time. This time, I will share π
Hahaha! I might have to fall back on that bread this week too!
oh man, I’ve had a few mishaps like this from not following recipes too. But glad I’m not the only ones whose cooking utensils disappear π
Even my car keys disappear! I found them in my daughters’ oven the other morning!
Awww hahaha this is hilarious, I mean, what a sad photo of you trying to eat your mug cake π You know what, I’ve never ever heard of a mug cake before so you’ve given me an idea and yes…I’ll follow the instructions hehe! π
Let me know how it turns out, Saran. That way I can either pat myself on the back for not being too horrible or kick myself harder for not following the instructions close enough. lol.
Love it! I tried this once too- can’t say it was amazing :/
x
Michelle
http://www.michellesstylefile.com
That makes me feel slightly better that it’s not all me. Although I’m still pretty sure it’s mostly me π
Well, so your version was a little different. Your version was a sort of new version of the Cadbury Egg. That’s okay… π
Hahaha. A Cadbury Egg is waaaaaaay more delicious than the concoction I ended up with. A friend on FB sent me a link to the recipe that she uses. I’m going to try that one and report back!
Aww, that’s depressing. Would love it if you linked up on my blog hop http://www.w-t-fab.com/search/label/bloghop. Also let me know if you’d like to follow each other!