Description
A quick and easy Cinnamon Mug Cake that can be made in just minutes using a microwave. This single-serve dessert combines warm cinnamon spice with a moist, fluffy texture, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without baking an entire cake.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional: 1 tablespoon chopped nuts or raisins
Topping Ingredients (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug (at least 10 ounces), mix together the flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract into the dry mixture until you have a smooth batter. Fold in chopped nuts or raisins if using for added texture and flavor.
- Prepare Topping: Place the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon directly on top of the batter without mixing it in. This will create a sweet, caramelized topping once cooked.
- Microwave Cooking: Microwave the mug on high for 1 minute to 1 minute and 15 seconds. Check for doneness by ensuring the cake has risen and is set in the center; add extra time in 10-second intervals if needed.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool for 1 to 2 minutes to firm up before eating. Serve as is or top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or drizzle with cream cheese glaze for extra indulgence.
Notes
- Microwave power varies—start with 1 minute cooking time and add more in 10-second increments as necessary to avoid overcooking.
- For an extra treat, serve with vanilla ice cream or a cream cheese glaze on top.
- You can customize by adding nuts, raisins, or other dried fruits for added texture.
- Use a microwave-safe mug of at least 10 ounces to prevent overflow while cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 15 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
