You love taking the time for a proper breakfast in the morning. But you’re in a rush, short on inspiration or looking for something new? Why not try the bowl cake trend? This quick cake takes just a few stirs to prepare, and you can even make it the night before to save precious time in the morning. Find out what a bowl cake is, then try our recipes: apple, red berries and banana.
What is a bowl cake?
The bowl cake is the bigger cousin of the mug cake. It’s essentially an express cake: prepared in just a few stirs, by mixing all the ingredients in a bowl and cooking the mixture in the microwave. Once baked and turned out, simply top it with a few fresh fruits, some honey or maple syrup, and you’re done. The preparation is ultra-quick, easy and wonderfully indulgent!
Traditionally, a bowl cake is enjoyed at breakfast. It is made with everyday breakfast staples (grains such as rolled oats, muesli, chia seeds or granola, dairy or plant-based milk), to which you add an egg and a little baking powder. But the mixture can be enriched with a whole host of other ingredients: banana for energy, spirulina for those who enjoy healthy eating, chocolate chips for those with a sweet tooth, spices for an exotic twist… The variations are endless and suit every taste. There are even recipes suitable for vegans and people with gluten intolerance. The best part: it’s fun, indulgent and easy to include in a balanced breakfast when you’re paying attention to your diet.
And the bowl cake, riding on its success and practicality, also lends itself to other meals, with some very appealing savoury versions!
Ready to give it a go and looking for some inspiration? Here are a few simple and indulgent bowl cake ideas!
Bowl cake No. 1 with apple
To prepare this first ultra-comforting recipe, perfect for winter breakfasts, you will need:
- 40 g of rolled oats
- 1 egg
- 15 ml of almond milk
- 1 g of baking powder
- 75 g of apple
- 5 g of honey
- A pinch of cinnamon
Then simply:
- peel the apples and cut them into small pieces;
- mix all the ingredients together in a bowl, except the honey;
- microwave for 3 minutes;
- turn out or leave in the bowl and drizzle with a little honey;
- add a few apple slices on top if desired.
Bowl cake No. 2 with red berries
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A berry lover? This second recipe is sure to delight you. To make it, you will need:
- 50 g of rolled oats
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp of milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 tbsp of brown sugar
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1 small handful of chocolate chips
- A few blueberries and/or raspberries
- A few strawberries
- A little 0% single cream
Here’s how to prepare it:
- mix the oats, egg, milk, sugar, baking powder, chocolate chips and blueberries (or raspberries) in a bowl;
- microwave for 3 minutes;
- turn out onto a plate and top with fresh strawberries cut into pieces and a drizzle of light single cream;
- you can also add a red berry coulis or a spoonful of nut butter.
Bowl cake No. 3 with banana
Probably the most well-known bowl cake, and for good reason — it’s absolutely delicious. To make it, you will need:
- ½ banana
- 30 g of muesli
- 15 g of ground hazelnuts
- 1 egg
- 2 g of baking powder
- A few chocolate chips (optional)
- Fresh fruit
Then simply:
- mash the banana into a rough purée;
- add the remaining ingredients, except the fresh fruit;
- microwave on full power for 2 minutes;
- turn out the cake and top with fresh fruit cut into slices.
Can you prepare a bowl cake the night before?
Yes, and it’s one of its big advantages on busy mornings. The easiest option is to cook it the evening before, then keep it covered in the fridge until the next day. Alternatively, you can get the dry ingredients ready in advance (rolled oats or muesli, baking powder, cinnamon, ground hazelnuts), then add the egg and milk in the morning before popping it in the microwave.
Save the toppings for the last minute, though: sliced fresh fruit, a drizzle of honey, light single cream or a red berry coulis are much nicer added just before you tuck in. All the recipes above work well prepared this way.
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