Christmas Mug Cake With Chai and Rum
Here is how to make my tipsy Christmas mug cake with chai tea and delightful dark rum!
Mug cakes are quite possibly the easiest cakes to make EVER! This mug cake is made super simple with the taste of a chai latte and an added drizzle of dark rum for a fantastic festive treat. You can even make this rum mug cake vegan friendly using dairy free milk, and it contains no eggs but still rises just like a real cake. Here’s how to make my delish Christmas mug cake with spicy chai and warming rum…
Easy Microwave Mug Cake Made With Rum and Chai
Make this easy speedy festive microwave mug cake in under two minutes!
What is a Rum Cake?
A rum cake is a traditional Caribbean cake soaked in rum. It is usually enjoyed at Christmas time but can be enjoyed at any time of the year. This recipe is a spin-off of a traditional rum cake but made much more simple, in a mug, in the microwave, and in less than two minutes!
Is a Rum Cake Alcoholic?
Yes! A rum cake is alcoholic as the rum is added after the cake is made meaning that the alcohol is not burnt off in the cooking process. You can absolutely make it non-alcoholic by omitting the rum or adding a shot of strong tea instead. Alternatively, you can add a shot of strong coffee over the top!
Goslings Black Seal Rum
I’m using Gosling’s Black Seal Rum in my Christmas mug cake with chai and rum. I live in Bermuda and I think it’s the best rum in the world! You can use any dark rum you wish but I would totally recommend Gosling’s. You can use any tipple that takes your fancy such as brandy or whisky if you prefer. Make it non alcoholic by adding a shot of strong tea or coffee instead of the rum.
Here are more of my warming tipsy tea recipes that you may also like;
Masala Chai
Masala chai is the perfect spicy, warming and aromatic tea to use when baking sweet treats. Masala chai is a traditional Indian tea that has been used in Ayurveda for centuries. You can use this distinctive tea in so many ways such as in cakes, buns, pies and even massage oil too!
Here are more ways to use masala chai in sweet treat recipes:
Chai chunky monkey smoothie bowl - great for dessert, breakfast, or snacking!
Apple and chai hot toddy - warming, soothing and great for making in a big batch when you are entertaining!
Chai spiced pumpkin crumble top muffins - Deliciously balanced between sweet and spicy and perfectly paired with hot cups of tea!
Tips for Making my Chai and Rum Mug Cake
Black tea: Feel free to use any black tea that you have such as English breakfast tea or afternoon tea. Masala chai does provide an aromatic, spicy and warming mug cake but if you don’t have any, don’t let that stop you from making this mug cake.
Dark rum: You can use any tipple that takes your fancy. I would recommend dark rum, spiced rum, brandy or whisky. Oh AND orange liqueur and vanilla vodka also work astonishingly well poured over the top.
Milk: Use any type of milk that you like. I like soy or oat milk in this cake as it has a more creamy taste and texture. However, you can use regular milk, or plant based milk, almond, coconut etc…
Mug: Always use a ceramic mug that is suitable for microwave cooking.
In the microwave: Don’t overcook your mug cake as it will end up chewy. Start off with 45-60 seconds and then add 20-30 second intervals after that to ensure that your cake is fully cooked but not too much.
Top it: Once cooked, allow to cool slightly and enjoy warm. Mug cakes always taste best when fresh. Add your rum and top with ice cream, whipped cream, butterscotch sauce or anything that takes your fancy!
How to Make This Chai and Rum Mug Cake From Scratch
INGREDIENTS
1 heaped teaspoon of masala chai
1/4 cup (2fl oz) of hot milk (regular, soy, almond etc…)
1 tablespoon of molasses/black treacle
1 tablespoon of brown sugar
1/3 cup (40g) of self raising flour
1 tablespoon of raisins (soaked in chai or rum!) - optional
1 teaspoon of oil (vegetable, melted coconut)
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1 shot of dark rum
Ice cream, whipped cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg and a glace cherry (optional)
METHOD
Firstly, prepare your chai (feel free to make a big batch of these coconut chai lattes to use in your mug cake) Alternatively, use 1/4 cup of hot milk and infuse 1 heaped teaspoon of masala chai or 1 tea bag for 5-10 minutes.
Remove your tea leaves or tea bag and add your molasses, brown sugar, oil, vanilla extract and mix well.
In your chosen mug, add your self raising flour together with your liquid ingredients with a fork or mini whisk.
Next, add your plump soaked raisins and combine.
Place your mug in the microwave for 45-60 seconds. Depending on your microwave, you may need to heat for a further 30 seconds or so. Be careful not to overcook otherwise your cake will become chewy.
Using a toothpick or fork, make lots of little holes in your warm cake and pour over your shot of dark rum.
Add a scoop of ice cream, whipped cream, a sprinkle of nutmeg and a festive glace cherry. Of course, the toppings are purely optional, you can add as little or as much as you like.
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