These Microwave Mug Cakes are the easiest and fastest cakes you'll ever make.
Ready in just a few minutes, they're tasty, soft, warm and fluffy - and perfect for when you're craving something sweet, but don't have the time or energy for full-on baking. No need to turn on the oven with these - all you need is a microwave and a coffee mug!
Today, I'll show you 5 of my favourite flavours that you can try at home yourself. Or you can easily customize these with your own favourite flavours and toppings. Enjoy these for dessert, as a snack, or even for breakfast!
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► TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Banana Bread Mug Cake
2:13 - Vanilla Strawberry Mug Cake
3:13 - Lemon Pie Mug Cake
4:22 - Chocolate Brownie Mug Cake
5:27 - Coffee Cake (Cinnamon Roll) Mug Cake
7:05 - Outro
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DIRECTIONS:
► STEP 1: In a coffee mug (recommend at least 12-oz), combine and mix dry ingredients. Then, add wet ingredients and stir until it turns into a smooth batter.
► STEP 2: Add any mix-ins or toppings.
► STEP 3: Microwave for 80 seconds or until cooked (cooking times may vary depending on microwave).
► STEP 4: When the cake is ready, take it out and let it cool down for a minute before enjoying.
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#1 - BANANA BREAD (375 calories)
► All-purpose flour (1/4 cup, 31 g)
► Baking powder (1/2 tsp, 2 g)
► Ground cinnamon (1/8 tsp, 0.25 g)
► Pinch of salt
► Almond milk (1 tbsp, 15 ml)
► Vegetable oil (1 tbsp, 15 ml)
► Maple syrup (2 tsp, 10 ml)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2.5 ml)
► Mashed banana (1/2 ripened banana, 59 g)
Toppings:
► Walnuts (1 tsp, chopped, 2 g)
► Mini chocolate chips (1 tsp, 5 g)
► Banana slices (optional)
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#2 - VANILLA STRAWBERRY (330 calories)
► All-purpose flour (1/4 cup, 31 g)
► Baking powder (1/2 tsp, 2 g)
► Pinch of salt
► Almond milk (1/4 cup, 59 ml)
► Vegetable oil (1 tbsp, 15 ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tbsp, 22 ml)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2.5 ml)
Mix-ins:
► Sliced strawberries (2 tbsp, 30 g)
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#3 - LEMON PIE (396 calories)
► All-purpose flour (1/4 cup, 31 g)
► Baking powder (1/2 tsp, 2 g)
► Almond milk (3 tbsp, 45 ml)
► Vegetable oil (1 tbsp, 15 ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tbsp, 22 ml)
► Lemon juice (1 tbsp, 15 ml)
► Lemon zest (2 tsp, 4 g)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2.5 ml)
Lemon glaze topping:
► Powdered sugar (2 tbsp, 16 g)
► Lemon juice (1/2 tsp, 2.5 ml)
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#4 - CHOCOLATE BROWNIE (465 calories)
► All-purpose flour (3 tbsp, 22 g)
► Unsweetened cocoa powder (2 tbsp, 10 g)
► Baking powder (1/4 tsp, 1 g)
► Pinch of salt
► Almond milk (3 tbsp, 45 ml)
► Vegetable oil (1.5 tbsp, 22 ml)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tbsp, 22 ml)
► Vanilla extract (1/4 tsp, 1 ml)
Toppings:
► Blocks of dark chocolate (1 tbsp, 15 g)
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#5 - COFFEE CAKE (465 calories)
► STEP 1: In a bowl, mix together dry ingredients. Then, add wet ingredients & stir until it turns into a batter.
► STEP 2: In a separate bowl, prepare Cinnamon Swirl Mixture by combining 2 tsp of brown sugar, 1/4 tsp of ground cinnamon & 1/2 tsp of melted butter. Give it a mix, then set aside.
► STEP 3: In a third small bowl, prepare Cinnamon Sugar Topping by mixing together 1 tsp of brown sugar with 1/2 tsp of ground cinnamon. Mix & set aside.
► STEP 4: In our coffee mug, add half of the batter mixture.
► STEP 5: Layer half of the Cinnamon Swirl Mixture on top & mix it in with a toothpick or fork.
► STEP 6: Add in the remaining batter mixture, followed by the remaining Cinnamon Swirl Mixture - again, mixing it in with a toothpick or fork.
► STEP 7: Top it off with the Cinnamon Sugar Topping. Microwave for 80 seconds or until cooked. Let it cool down for a minute before enjoying.
Batter:
► All-purpose flour (1/4 cup, 31 g)
► Baking powder (1/2 tsp, 2 g)
► Pinch of salt
► Almond milk (2 tbsp, 30 ml)
► Unsalted butter (2 tsp, 10 g)
► Maple syrup (1.5 tbsp, 22 ml)
► Vanilla extract (1/2 tsp, 2.5 ml)
Cinnamon swirl:
► Brown sugar (2 tsp, 8 g)
► Ground cinnamon (1/4 tsp, 0.5 g)
► Unsalted butter (1/2 tbsp, 7 g)
Topping:
► Brown sugar (1 tsp, 4 g)
► Ground cinnamon (1/2 tsp, 1 g)
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