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

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.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 2

Rest Time 1

Total Time 8

Serving Size 1

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons white sugar
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt
1 tablespoon sprinkles optional

Instructions

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.