Description
This single-serve vanilla mug cake with milk is a soft, comforting microwave dessert made in minutes. Perfect for when you want a warm homemade cake without baking a full batch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil or melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a microwave-safe mug and stir well.
- Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until the cake is just set.
- Let rest for 1 minute before eating.
Notes
Use a mug that holds at least 12 ounces to prevent overflow. Do not overcook or the cake will turn dry. Serve warm for best texture.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg