A new low.
So, we have no gas, which means no oven. I thought, hrm, maybe I'll have a couple of days of a cake / cookie detox. It'll be good for me. But no, piggelin decided to ruin this plan, by suggesting I "make a mug cake". That's a cake, made in a mug, that you microwave. It's ready in less than 5 minutes. Don't get me wrong, this is not a good cake, but it has the novelty factor. Not to mention hints of the fact that I may have a bit of a problem.
In case you're lazy / weird and want to try it, here's the recipe:
4 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp oil
2.5 tbsp non-dairy milk (hell, you could even use water)
Dash of vanilla (skip this if you don't have any)
Pinch of salt
4 tbsp flour
2 tbsp cocoa
Small pinch baking powder
Small pinch baking soda
In a microwave-friendly mug, and using a fork, mix together the sugar, oil, non-dairy milk, vanilla and sugar.
If you're feeling fancy, use a sieve to add the rest of the ingredients, or just spoon them straight in.
Mix until no large lumps remain (a few small ones are ok. You're eating a microwaved cake from a mug - it's not like you're a connoisseur, is it?)
Bung it in the microwave for 1.5 minutes. Check it's not burning / spilling over the sides, then microwave it for another 30 seconds. Marvel at how disgusting it looks. There'll probably still be some uncooked cake batter swirled throughout the mug, but if you have a really good imagination, just pretend it's a chocolate lava cake.
Eat with the fork that you used to mix it with.
Feel disgusted with yourself and reasses your will power and life in general.
Rhian, you are a terrible influence. I thank you.