Recipe: Fruitcake in a Mug (using cake mix)

FRUITCAKE MUG MIX

"Delightfully sweet and delicately spiced, this mug-made creation is the perfect gift for the fruitcake lovers in your life. Dried pineapple and mango enhance this classic holiday dessert, providing a tasty, tropical twist."



3 tablespoons yellow cake mix
1 tablespoon chopped dried pineapple
1 tablespoon chopped dried mango
1 teaspoon packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon McCormick Ground Ginger
1 bottle (1 fluid ounce) McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract (for giving)

Mix all ingredients except for vanilla extract in small bowl until blended. Spoon mixture into a small plastic bag. Seal bag closed with festive ribbon or twist tie.

Place bag inside a small microwavable coffee mug with the bottle of vanilla extract to give as a gift. Attach directions for making Fruitcake in a Mug (see below).

Makes 1 mug

TO MAKE FRUITCAKE IN A MUG:
Remove bag of Fruitcake Mix and bottle of vanilla from coffee mug. Microwave 1 tablespoon butter in coffee mug on HIGH 30 seconds or until melted.

Add and mix well:
Contents of Fruitcake Mix
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract

Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until center looks almost set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Caution: Mug may be hot. Use pot holders when removing from microwave.

Makes 1 mug or 2 (1/2-mug) servings
Source: McCormick