Here’s a quick and cozy treat you can whip up in just minutes — Vanilla Mug Cake! Perfect when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to bake a whole cake. Light, fluffy, and customizable!
🍰 Vanilla Mug Cake (Ready in 1 Minute!)
🍽️ Servings: 1
🕒 Prep Time: 2 min | Cook Time: 1 min
📌 Quick | Easy | Single Serve Dessert
📝 Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: sprinkles, chocolate chips, or a dash of cinnamon
🔥 Directions:
- Mix dry ingredients:
In a microwave-safe mug (10–12 oz), whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. - Add wet ingredients:
Stir in milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until smooth. Don’t overmix. - Optional add-ins:
Fold in sprinkles or chocolate chips for extra fun! - Microwave:
Cook on high for 60–90 seconds, until the cake rises and sets in the middle. Start with 60 seconds and add more time in 10-second bursts if needed. - Cool & enjoy:
Let it cool for a minute or two before eating. Top with whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or ice cream if you’d like!
✅ Tips & Notes:
- Be sure not to overcook — it can turn rubbery!
- Use a mug at least ¾ full to prevent overflow.
- Try almond, coconut, or lemon extract for fun flavor twists.
❄️ Storage:
Best enjoyed fresh, but you can cover and keep it at room temp for up to 6 hours. Reheat in the microwave for 10–15 seconds if needed.
Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe
Servings
1
servingsPrep time
2
minutesCooking time
1
minuteIngredients
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
¼ tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 tbsp milk
1 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
¼ tsp vanilla extract
Optional: sprinkles, chocolate chips, or a dash of cinnamon
Directions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug (10–12 oz), whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Stir in milk, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla until smooth. Don’t overmix.
- Optional add-ins: Fold in sprinkles or chocolate chips for extra fun!
- Microwave: Cook on high for 60–90 seconds, until the cake rises and sets in the middle. Start with 60 seconds and add more time in 10-second bursts if needed.
- Cool & enjoy: Let it cool for a minute or two before eating. Top with whipped cream, a dusting of powdered sugar, or ice cream if you’d like!
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