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Vanilla Mug Cake
A vanilla mug cake is a quick, single-serving dessert with a fluffy texture and rich vanilla flavor, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in minutes.
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
7 mins
Additional Time
3 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 512 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Cake
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ tablespoon cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon Sprinkles optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
- Add the butter to a large mug and microwave for 20 seconds or until melted.
- Stir the sugar, vanilla, and milk into the melted butter.
- Add the flour mixture and stir to form a batter. Gently mix in sprinkles if using.
- Place the mug in a microwave for 1 to 2 minutes or just until cooked through. It should be puffy but still shiny on the top. The cake will continue to cook as it rests. Rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Notes
- For best results use a 12oz mug or larger.
- For the best results, refer to this conversion chart to determine the amount of time to ‘bake’ your microwave mug cakes. This can vary a bit based on the shape of the mug and the brand of the microwave, so it may take a time or two to get it just right!
- 1200 watt: 55 to 60 seconds
- 1100 watt: 60 to 65 seconds
- 1000 watt: 65 to 75 seconds
- 900 watt: 75 to 85 seconds
Nutrition Information
Calories
512
(26%)
Carbohydrates
70g
(23%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
62mg
(21%)
Sodium
201mg
(8%)
Potassium
320mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
41g
(82%)
Vitamin A
788IU
(16%)
Calcium
156mg
(16%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 512 | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 70g | 23% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 320mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 788IU | 16% |
| Calcium | 156mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.