Description
Indulge in a warm, cozy treat with this easy and delicious Cinnamon Mug Cake recipe. This single-serve dessert is perfect for a quick sweet fix and can be made in just minutes using your microwave.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (optional):
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar–cinnamon mixture over the top if desired.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute to 1 minute 20 seconds, or until the cake has risen and is set in the center.
- Let cool for 1–2 minutes before eating. Enjoy warm straight from the mug.
Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and no lumps remain.
Notes
- Cooking times vary depending on microwave wattage; start with 1 minute and add extra seconds if needed.
- For extra indulgence, top with cream cheese frosting, vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel.
- You can make it dairy-free by using almond or oat milk.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
