If you’re making two sticky toffee pudding mug cakes then you can repeat the steps above for the second one now while the first one cools. If you're feeling extra-cheeky, you may even add some texture to your pudding by sprinkling some grounded nuts or chocolate chips on top.

It's ridiculous - it's been since March, and counting, and at the rate of idiocy here, it'll still be a while. These magic sponges take 10 minutes to prep and they cook in the microwave in 30 seconds flat – just enough time to plump the cushions, find the remote and make a cuppa!Turn it into this gooey bread and butter pudding, flavoured and enriched with dark chocolate and orange zest. If this recipe pushes your memory into overdrive and gets your nostalgic tummy rumbling, then we have a whole bunch of recipes that you’re going to love!

Not quite sure what could've gone wrong but if you ensure you just mix the SR flour, sugar, milk and cocoa together first (not too much though) and then carefully sprinkle the extra cocoa, brown sugar and hot water on top, it should work. No more waiting and watching with anticipation as it bakes in the oven, but instead, having one of the best Scottish desserts ready in not much longer than a TV commercial break! A classic British pud made easy – the sponge is packed with rich sticky dates, cooked until fluffy and topped with a simple toffee sauce.Oetker Pud in a Mug is convenient and suitable for most occasions delivering a delicious sweet taste to satisfy your sweet tooth. I find that using a refined vegetable oil or safflower oil reduces the chance that you have an oily flavour.