Description
This vanilla mug cake recipe takes 5 minutes and comes out moist and delicious! Topped with ice cream, it’s a perfect dessert for two.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 small pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons milk (or non-dairy milk for vegan)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (or neutral oil or coconut oil for vegan)
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix: In an 8 or 12 ounce microwave-safe mug, mix dry ingredients. Stir in the melted butter, milk and vanilla. Mix well, until a smooth batter forms.
- Microwave: Place a paper towel under the mug in the microwave, then cook on High 60 seconds. Check for doneness: if it’s still gooey and wet on top, microwave another 20 seconds, then another 10 seconds. It is done when the top looks cooked and springs back when you touch it; if it’s still gooey, try another 10 second burst. The exact timing depends on the microwave: ours works well with 60 seconds, then another 30 seconds.
- Cool: Important: wait for about 5 minutes for the cake to cool down from piping hot to warm. Don’t taste right away: it doesn’t taste right. But cooling a few minutes does the trick! Top with whipped cream, ice cream, or strawberry puree and serve warm.
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Cake
- Diet: Vegetarian
Keywords: Vanilla mug cake
