Description
A quick and cozy single-serve cinnamon roll mug cake with swirls of cinnamon sugar and a sweet glaze, ready in under 10 minutes using simple pantry staples and no oven required.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tsp milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt, and granulated sugar.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until a thick batter forms.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon for the swirl mixture.
- Pour half of the batter into a microwave-safe mug.
- Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar mixture over the batter.
- Add the remaining batter on top, then sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar mixture. Swirl lightly with a knife or toothpick.
- Microwave on high for 1 to 1½ minutes, or until the cake is set but still moist.
- While the cake cools slightly, mix powdered sugar with milk or cream to create the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm mug cake and serve immediately.
Notes
- Enjoy the mug cake fresh for best texture.
- Use a microwave-safe mug that holds at least 12 oz to prevent overflow.
- You can replace butter with neutral oil if desired.
- To make it vegan, use plant-based milk and butter alternatives.
- Add-ins like nuts or fruit can enhance the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
