Mug cake 

(serves 1; estimated cost: $3, or $3 per serving)

Ingredients 

• ¼ cup +1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour 

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 

• dash salt 

• 2 tablespoon butter, melted 

• 3 tablespoon milk 

• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 

• 1 teaspoon sprinkles 

Steps 

1. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a mug and stir together.

2. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Stir in sprinkles.

3. Cook in microwave for 70-90 seconds* (until the cake is just set, but still barely shiny on top). Allow to rest in the microwave for 1 minute before consuming.