Mug cake
noun; compounding; analogy
A dessert which is made from pre-mixed flour heated in a mug using a microwave.
Etymology : Compounding the roots mug and cake. This word is also likely to be an analogy of cupcake with mug instead of cup, although cupcakes are not technically made in cups.
Source : “Mug cakes are great when you're craving a fast solo sweet treat”. (Country Living, 22/04/2020)
Last modified: 5 December 2020