Description
This Vanilla Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in just minutes. Made with simple pantry ingredients like flour, sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla extract, this fluffy and moist cake cooks in the microwave, making it an ideal treat when you want something homemade without any fuss.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup + 1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour (35 g)
- 2 tablespoons sugar (25 g)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder (1 g)
- Dash of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted (28 g)
- 3 tablespoons milk (45 ml)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5 ml)
Toppings
- 1 teaspoon sprinkles (4 g)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Add the all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and a dash of salt into a microwave-safe mug. Stir the mixture together to combine all the dry ingredients evenly.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract into the mug. Stir thoroughly until you get a smooth batter, making sure to scrape the bottom of the mug to mix all the flour in. Then fold in the sprinkles for a fun touch.
- Microwave Cooking: Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 70 to 90 seconds, or until the cake appears set but still slightly shiny on top. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave’s power.
- Rest and Serve: Allow the cake to rest inside the microwave for 1 minute to finish cooking and cool slightly before enjoying your warm, fluffy mug cake.
Notes
- Cooking time may vary slightly depending on your microwave’s wattage; start checking at 70 seconds.
- Use a microwave-safe mug to avoid any accidents.
- You can substitute sprinkles with chocolate chips or nuts if desired.
- For a dairy-free option, replace butter and milk with plant-based alternatives.
- Serve topped with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for an extra special treat.
