Description
This microwave vanilla mug cake with frosting is a soft, fluffy single-serving dessert made in minutes. Perfect for late-night cravings, cozy afternoons, or when you want something sweet without baking a full cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon softened butter (for frosting)
- 1 teaspoon milk (for frosting)
Instructions
- Add butter to a microwave-safe mug and melt gently.
- Stir in sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add flour and baking powder and mix until smooth.
- Microwave for 60–90 seconds until just set.
- Let the cake rest for 1 minute.
- Mix powdered sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla for frosting.
- Spread frosting over warm cake and enjoy.
Notes
Do not overcook the cake or it will become dry. Every microwave is different, so start with 60 seconds. For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or lemon zest.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg