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Vanilla mug cake in a white mug with colorful sprinkles, resting on a white countertop.

Vanilla Mug Cake

This vanilla mug cake is the result of that quest; it represents hours of testing and careful adjustments to eliminate every point of failure. The result is a truly foolproof recipe that delivers a moist, flavorful treat in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 servings
Calories 458 kcal

Equipment

  • mug
  • microwave

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour +1 1/2 teaspoons (35 g)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (25 g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder (1 g)
  • dash salt
  • 2 tablespoon butter melted (28 g)
  • 3 tablespoon milk (45 ml)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5 ml)
  • 1 teaspoon sprinkles (4 g)

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a mug and stir together.
  • Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Stir in sprinkles.
  • Cook in microwave for 70-90 seconds (until cake is just set, but still barely shiny on top). Allow to rest in microwave for 1 minute before consuming.

Notes

That final minute of rest is crucial for the perfect mug cake. Even after microwaving, the residual heat continues to cook the cake from the inside out. Skipping this resting period often results in a gummy or undercooked center. Trust me; patience is key to a fully cooked, delightful mug cake experience.

Nutrition

Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 5gFat: 24gSodium: 223mgFiber: 1gSugar: 31g
Keyword baking, easy recipe, single-serving, sprinkles, vanilla
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