Vanilla Mug Cake
A quick and easy vanilla mug cake that you can prepare in minutes, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without the hassle of baking a whole cake.
Ingredients
For the mug cake
- 4 tablespoons all purpose flour Regular flour works great.
- 2 tablespoons white sugar Classic choice for sweetness.
- 1 teaspoon baking powder Helps the cake puff up.
- 1 pinch salt Enhances flavor.
- 3 tablespoons milk Dairy or non-dairy is fine.
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil or melted butter Oil keeps it moist, butter adds flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Do not skip for best flavor.
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles To make it feel extra special.
- 1 tablespoon white chocolate chips Can be added for extra sweetness.
Instructions
Preparation
- Add 4 tablespoons of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and a pinch of salt into your mug. Stir with a fork until evenly mixed.
- Add 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of oil or melted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Stir again until there are no dry flour pockets. Scrape the bottom to incorporate all ingredients.
Cooking
- Microwave the mixture for about 60 to 90 seconds. Start with 60 seconds and add increments of 10 seconds as needed.
- Let the cake sit for 1 minute after microwaving to finish setting up and cool down.
Notes
Use a large enough mug (12 to 16 ounce recommended) to prevent overflow. Do not overmix the batter; stir until combined. Quality vanilla really enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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