Description
This Classic 5-Minute Vanilla Mug Cake is a soft, fluffy single-serve dessert made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for quick cravings, cozy evenings, or when you want something sweet without baking a full cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt directly in a microwave-safe mug.
- Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
- Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until just set.
- Let the cake rest for 1 minute before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook this mug cake or it will turn dry. You can add chocolate chips, berries, or a drizzle of honey before serving. Best enjoyed fresh and warm.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg