Description
This Simple Vanilla Mug Cake for Beginners is a soft, fluffy, single-serve dessert made in minutes. Perfect for new bakers, it uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together right in a mug for easy comfort anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Choose a microwave-safe mug and add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Stir the dry ingredients together gently.
- Add the milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
- Mix until just combined and smooth.
- Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until set.
- Let rest for 1 minute before enjoying.
Notes
Microwave power varies, so start with 60 seconds and add time if needed. Do not overmix the batter. Serve warm and enjoy immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg