Hot Cross Cake in a Mug

Hot Cross Cake in a Mug — The Easiest Easter Treat You'll Make All Season

Easter baking doesn't have to mean hours in the kitchen. If you've got one of our Cake in a Mug mixes and a few pantry staples, you're just minutes away from the most charming little Hot Cross Cake in a Mug — and trust us, it tastes every bit as good as it sounds.

The secret? A 1/4 teaspoon of mixed spice and a handful of sultanas stirred through the mix before you pop it in the microwave. That's it. Those two small additions transform your favourite Cake in a Mug into something that tastes wonderfully festive — warm, spiced and deeply comforting in that way only Easter baking can be.

Prefer something a little more indulgent? Swap the sultanas for a handful of chocolate chips. Or, if you simply can't choose, add both. We won't judge.

And the finishing touch? A delicate cross piped in melted white chocolate. It takes thirty seconds and makes the whole thing look like you really know what you're doing.

Whether you're making one just for yourself or whipping up a batch for the family to enjoy, this is the kind of Easter recipe you'll come back to every year.