cake in a mug
Elizabeth HaitYou can find activities to keep the kids busy without ever leaving your kitchen. In fact, you probably have what you need in your cupboard right now. While not all of these crafts are designed to be eaten, they are all made of edible materials. Best of all, these activities are so easy that even the most craft-challenged mom or dad can pull them off, and enjoy themselves right along with the kids.

Cake in a Mug

Care for a delicious mug of...cake? Everyone loves the idea of cake baked in a mug and nothing could be easier. They can "bake" them in minutes in the microwave.

Makes 1 individual cake

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tablespoons whole or 2% milk
1 large egg
1 large mug (big enough to hold 11/2 cups of liquid)
Vegetable cooking spray

With a fork, whisk together flour, sugar, and cocoa in a small bowl. Stir in milk and egg until smooth. Spray the inside of the mug lightly with vegetable spray. Pour batter into the mug (it will be halfway full). Put the mug in the microwave and cook on high power for 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. It's done when batter stops rising and the part that rose over the top of the mug looks set. (When you remove the cake from the microwave, it will sink back into the mug, which is okay.)