Indulge in a quick and easy homemade treat with this delightful Vanilla Mug Cake recipe. Perfect for satisfying sudden sweet cravings or for a cozy dessert, this single-serving cake is simple to make and bursting with vanilla flavor.
Why Make This Recipe
This Vanilla Mug Cake recipe is perfect for when you’re in the mood for a small and satisfying dessert without the hassle of baking a whole cake. With basic pantry ingredients and just a few minutes in the microwave, you can enjoy a warm and fluffy vanilla cake whenever the craving strikes.
How to Make Vanilla Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28 grams)
- 2 tablespoons milk (30 ml)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk* (do not add in the egg white)
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour (39 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles (optional)
Directions:
- In a microwave-safe mug, melt the butter in the microwave.
- Add milk, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and sugar to the melted butter, and whisk until well combined.
- Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth. Fold in sprinkles, if using.
- Microwave on high for about 1-1.5 minutes, or until the cake is set.
- Let the cake cool slightly before frosting.
How to Serve Vanilla Mug Cake
Enjoy the Vanilla Mug Cake straight from the mug while it’s warm and freshly baked. You can top it with a dollop of vanilla frosting, a scoop of ice cream, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar for extra sweetness.
How to Store Vanilla Mug Cake
Store any leftover Vanilla Mug Cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. You can reheat it in the microwave for a few seconds before serving.
Tips to Make Vanilla Mug Cake
- Ensure not to overcook the mug cake to keep it soft and moist.
- Customize the cake by adding chocolate chips, nuts, or flavored extracts for different variations.
- Adjust the sweetness level to your liking by adding more or less sugar to the batter.
- Be creative with your toppings to enhance the flavor and presentation of the mug cake.
Variation
For a chocolate twist, substitute cocoa powder for some of the flour in the batter to make a chocolate vanilla marble mug cake.
Vanilla Mug Cake
Description
Satisfy your sweet cravings with this delicious single-serve Vanilla Mug Cake. Easy to make and bursting with vanilla flavor, this mug cake is the perfect dessert for any time of the day.Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
Instructions
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In a microwave-safe mug, melt the butter in the microwave.
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Add milk, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and sugar to the melted butter, and whisk until well combined.
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Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until smooth. Fold in sprinkles, if using.
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Microwave on high for about 1-1.5 minutes, or until the cake is set.
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Let the cake cool slightly before frosting.
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Saturated Fat 8g40%
- Trans Fat 0.5g
- Cholesterol 100mg34%
- Sodium 200mg9%
- Potassium 50mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 1g4%
- Sugars 15g
- Protein 5g10%
- Vitamin A 200 IU
- Calcium 100 mg
- Iron 2 mg
- Vitamin D 10 IU
- Vitamin E 1 IU
- Vitamin K 0.5 mcg
- Thiamin 0.1 mg
- Riboflavin 0.2 mg
- Niacin 2 mg
- Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
- Folate 30 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
- Biotin 5 mcg
- Pantothenic Acid 1 mg
- Phosphorus 50 mg
- Iodine 5 mcg
- Magnesium 20 mg
- Zinc 0.5 mg
- Selenium 10 mcg
- Copper 0.1 mg
- Manganese 0.2 mg
- Chromium 2 mcg
- Molybdenum 0.1 mcg
- Chloride 0.5 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
