Description
This quick and easy lemon mug cake is a light, fluffy, single-serving dessert bursting with fresh lemon flavor. It’s made in the microwave and ready in just minutes!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp flour (white, oat, or almond)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp sugar or sweetener of choice
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tbsp oil, butter, or applesauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Grease a mug or ramekin. Stir all ingredients together in the mug until well combined.
- Microwave for around 1 minute. Depending on your microwave’s wattage, you may need an extra 10–20 seconds.
- Let cool slightly before eating. Optionally top with powdered sugar, icing, or whipped cream.
Notes
- You can use almond flour for a gluten-free or low-carb version.
- Applesauce can be used instead of oil for a lower-fat option.
- Adjust the sweetness to taste by using more or less sugar or sweetener.
- Microwave times can vary, so keep an eye on the cake as it cooks.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
