3-2-1 Cake

We've been eating more low-fat foods lately, but unfortunately it hasn't diminished my sweet tooth. After searching Pinterest (naturally) for some dessert options, I ran across this 3-2-1 cake. It has become a new favorite. This recipe tops my list for fewest ingredients and time to prepare. My kind of recipe!

My first experience with a mug cake was 4 years ago when my cousin Janie shared her  5 Minute Chocolate Mug Cake. It was such a nice way to satisfy your sweet tooth without having to make an entire cake. If you liked that cake, you'll love this one, too. This one has a lighter texture, though. It's more of an angel food texture and less of a dense muffin texture. Even better? How about a nice warm individual serving in only 1 minute? Now we're talking.

This recipe is embarrassingly easy. Only two ingredients:  a box of cake mix (any flavor) and a box of angel food cake mix. That's it. Mix well. I keep it stored in an air tight container.

Where did the 3-2-1 name come from? That's another thing I love about this recipe. The directions are easy to remember as well:

• 3 tablespoons of combined cake mix
• 2 tablespoons of water
• 1 minute in the microwave

I serve it with a heaping tablespoon of fat free Cool Whip on top, but that's optional I suppose.

 Give it a try. I chose a chocolate version (of course). However, my brother and sister-in-law tried a carrot cake version and loved it. Tina topped hers with vanilla frozen yogurt and walnuts. In her words: "Scrumptious!" Need I say more?

3-2-1 Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 box of cake mix, any flavor
• 1 box of angel food cake mix

Directions:
Combine cake mixes. Stir to combine. Store in air tight container.
For one "cup cake," mix 3 tablespoons of combined cake mix with 2 tablespoons of water in a microwave safe mug. (You don't even need to spray it first with Pam.) Microwave for 1 minute. Top with Cool Whip, frosting, or other desired toppings (optional).