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Results are In: Mug “Cup Cake” Taste Test

August 23, 2017 By Kylie Lawson

We had a fun day at the Clay Coyote trying out a new food trend – mug “cup” cakes! We chose five different cake mug recipes, gathered up the ingredients, and a had exciting time in the kitchen!

Here are the ones we chose: birthday cake, strawberries and cream, cookies and cream, brownie, and chocolate hazelnut. This was the first time either of us had tried making cakes in a mug, and what an experience is was! Here’s a taste of what all went on.

We started out by prepping ingredients such as smashing the sandwich cookies and dicing the strawberries. Then we picked our first recipe to try which was the cookies and cream. We combined all the ingredients listed, mixed them together, put it in the microwave for two minutes, and let it set one minute to cool. We did the same with the birthday cake, strawberries and cream, brownie, and chocolate hazelnut (which we demoed for you below).

         

After we finished “baking” them in the microwave, it was time to give them a taste!

We were very less than impressed. First of all, the appearance resembled nothing of a cake, and the texture did not either.

Sadly, none of the cakes really had any flavor.

We came to the conclusion that the ingredients were the problem. In four of the five recipes, there was no salt or eggs used, and the proportions of the ingredients were not well balanced. I mean 3 tablespoons of sugar was A LOT!

The one that actually turned out pretty decent was from Tony Holman, one of the potters we feature here at the Clay Coyote Gallery. He has a brownie mug recipe that we tried at the end in hopes of having one good turnout. His ingredients were much better, it included an egg! His looked and tasted like a brownie, so it was a definite winner in our book compared to our other fails!

Here’s the recipes we used from Tasty:

CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT MUG CAKE
4 tbsp flour
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp cocoa powder
½ tsp baking powder
3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp chocolate hazelnut spread

In a 12 ounce mug or larger, mix all ingredients except hazelnut spread until just combined.
Once combined, spoon hazelnut spread on top of batter.
Microwave on high for 1:30 to 2 minutes, watching to make sure it doesn’t spill over
Let cool one minute before eating.

STRAWBERRIES AND CREAM MUG CAKE
4 tbsp flour
3 tbsp sugar
½ tsp baking powder
3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 strawberries, diced

In a 12 ounce mug or larger, mix all ingredients until just combined.
Microwave on high for 1:30 to 2 minutes, watching to make sure it doesn’t spill over
Let cool one minute before eating.

COOKIES AND CREAM MUG CAKE
4 tbsp flour
3 tbsp sugar
½ tsp baking powder
3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2-3 chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed

In a 12 ounce mug or larger, mix all ingredients until just combined.
Microwave on high for 1:30 to 2 minutes, watching to make sure it doesn’t spill over
Let cool one minute before eating.

BIRTHDAY CAKE MUG CAKE
4 tbsp flour
3 tbsp sugar
½ tsp baking powder
3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp sprinkles

In a 12 ounce mug or larger, mix all ingredients until just combined.
Microwave on high for 1:30 to 2 minutes, watching to make sure it doesn’t spill over
Let cool one minute before eating.

TONY HOLMAN BROWNIE MUG

So even though our mug cakes didn’t turn out quite as well as we hoped, it was a great experience to share with the team.

If you want to try making one, we do suggest trying our winning recipe, which again was Tony Holman’s brownie mug. With the ingredients used in this recipe, it tasted much more delightful and actually resembled a brownie!

Find your perfect mug from our wide selection here at the Clay Coyote, located in Hutchinson, MN, or on our website at www.claycoyote.com.

At the end of the day, we decided that mugs are for coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. But if you want to make a mug “cup” cake you should use Tony’s brownie recipe. Or you could buy a commercially prepared “just add water” batch (which we also tried).

Mugs featured (left to right):
Chris Singewald: Strawberries and Cream
Katie Teesdale: Chocolate Hazelnut
Sunset Canyon: Birthday Cake
Dirty Dog: Cookies and Cream
Ray Pottery: Brownie

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Filed Under: Foodie News, Pottery, Recipes Tagged With: clay coyote, cup cake, foodie pots, mug, mug cake, pottery, recipe, tony holman

Tony Clennell – Shino Pottery from the Great White North

February 8, 2017 By Morgan

Tony Clennell Pottery
Tony Clennell Collection Sample

When many think of Canada, usually hockey, maple syrup, and Bryan Adams come to mind, each bringing joy to thousands of people for years now. Included in this broad spectrum of gifts to the globe is pottery from Tony Clennell. He’s been diversifying Canadian exports for many decades.

He was introduced to pottery and threw his first piece in his aunt and uncle’s studio, Pinecroft, in Aylmer, Canada. That was in 1957…… at the age of 6. Tony has built quite a following in the many years since and is well known in the pottery community. His signature forms and attention to detail, combined with his use of gas and wood fired kilns, shino glazes, wood ash accents, and over glazing techniques make for some very handsome pottery indeed.

 

Tony Clennell – Orange Shino Mug
Tony Clennell – Shino Tray and Bowl, Square
Tony Clennell – Shino Mug
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Filed Under: Potter's Life, Pottery, The Gallery Tagged With: bowl, canadian pottery, clay, handmade, mug, pottery, serving dish, shino, shino glaze, tony clennell, wood ash

Welcome Ice Storm, the newest Clay Coyote glaze

February 2, 2011 By Valerie

Well, it seems Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow. He is predicting an early Spring. 6 more weeks… I am very skeptical Phil. We have a little more than 6 weeks to go.  In honor of our extra long winters here, we are introducing our newest glaze. Ice Storm-

Ice Storm
Ice Storm

You can see from the surrounding landscape photos where the inspiration comes from. This glaze will only be available in the gallery. It has to be placed in a special spot in the kiln during firing, so we can only create a few pieces each load.  Come visit us, to see this frosty piece in person. While you are out here, take a moment to appreciate our beautiful view.  Bring your snowshoes, and go for a frosty stroll. Our Prairie restoration project is especially beautiful to hike this time of year.

View of Todd Lake
View of Todd Lake
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