Pin it A super-easy, single-serving cake made in minutes with everyday pantry staples. Perfect for a quick dessert or snack, using just your microwave.
On busy evenings, I often crave something sweet but don&t want to bake an entire cake. This mug cake recipe is my secret to satisfying dessert cravings in under five minutes with little cleanup required.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour: 4 tbsp
- Granulated sugar: 2 tbsp
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for chocolate version): 1 tbsp
- Baking powder: 1/4 tsp
- Salt: Pinch
- Milk (dairy or plant-based): 3 tbsp
- Neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola): 1 tbsp
- Vanilla extract: 1/4 tsp
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients:
- In a microwave-safe mug (minimum 10 oz (300 ml)), whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder (if using), baking powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients:
- Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract to the mug. Mix thoroughly with a fork until smooth and no dry pockets remain.
- Microwave:
- Microwave on high for 60 to 75 seconds, until the cake has risen and is set in the center.
- Let cool:
- Let cool for 1 to 2 minutes before enjoying directly from the mug.
Pin it My family loves customizing their mug cakes by adding chocolate chips or berries right before popping them in the microwave. It&s a quick way to let everyone enjoy their favorite flavors in individual servings.
Required Tools
Use a microwave-safe mug that holds at least 10 oz (300 ml), plus a fork or small whisk for mixing.
Allergen Information
This cake contains gluten from flour and may contain dairy if using milk. Plant-based substitutions can help adapt for allergies.
Nutritional Information
Each mug cake contains about 230 calories, 7 g fat, 39 g carbohydrates, and 4 g protein per serving.
Pin it Enjoy this quick mug cake straight from the mug, topped with your favorite add-ons. It&s perfect for a speedy treat at any time.