Description
A quick and easy microwave mug cake recipe that is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- Pinch of cream of tartar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp milk (at room temperature)
- 1 & 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, cream of tartar, and salt.
- Mix in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until batter forms.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon for the topping.
- Add a spoonful of the cake batter into a lightly greased mug, sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar, repeat the process until you are done with the cake batter. Make sure to finish with a generous layer of cinnamon sugar.
- Microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Start checking at the 1-minute mark to avoid overcooking. The cake should rise and be slightly springy to the touch.
- Cool slightly and enjoy!
Notes
- This mug cake is best enjoyed fresh.
- Adjust the microwave time based on wattage.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg