Description
A warm, fluffy, single-serve cinnamon apple mug cake made in just 2 minutes! Perfect for a quick dessert or cozy snack when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to bake a whole cake.
Ingredients
-
4 tbsp all-purpose flour
-
2 tbsp brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
-
¼ tsp baking powder
-
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
-
Pinch of salt
-
3 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)
-
1 tbsp neutral oil (or melted butter)
-
¼ tsp vanilla extract
-
2 tbsp finely chopped apple (peeled or unpeeled)
Instructions
-
In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
-
Add milk, oil, and vanilla; stir until smooth.
-
Fold in chopped apple.
-
Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds – 2 minutes, until cake is set.
-
Let cool slightly before enjoying. Optional: top with a drizzle of caramel, scoop of ice cream, or dust of cinnamon.
Notes
-
Use a microwave-safe mug at least 12 oz to prevent overflow.
-
Adjust cooking time depending on microwave wattage.
-
Can substitute pear or berries for apples.
-
Best enjoyed warm and fresh.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: mug cake, apple mug cake, cinnamon dessert, quick snack, 2-minute cake, microwave recipe, single-serve dessert