5 from 12 votes
Vanilla Mug Cake
The Vanilla Mug Cake is a quick single-serving dessert made by mixing dry ingredients with melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk, then microwaving until puffed and cooked through. It produces a moist, tender mini cake with a subtle vanilla flavor, optionally enhanced by sprinkles for color and texture. This recipe is convenient for an individual sweet treat with minimal cleanup.
Prep Time
7 mins
Cook Time
5 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 butter salted
- 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
- Use a 12-ounce or larger mug to allow room for the cake to rise during cooking.
- Adjust microwave cooking time according to your microwave's wattage for optimal results; higher wattage requires shorter times.
- Rest the cake for 2 to 3 minutes after microwaving to allow it to finish cooking and set.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 Serving
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.