Description
Coffee lovers find pure bliss in this speedy Coffee Cake Mug Cake, delivering rich cinnamon-swirled comfort in mere minutes. Warm spices and tender crumb invite perfect indulgence right from your microwave, offering quick satisfaction without complex baking skills.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) milk
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) melted butter
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 milliliters) vanilla extract
Leavening and Spice:
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 grams) baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon (0.6 grams) salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) cinnamon
Optional Topping:
- Walnuts or pecans, chopped
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, thoroughly blend flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt using a fork until completely combined.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients, stirring until the mixture transforms into a smooth, lump-free batter.
- Create a separate mixture of brown sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl, preparing the aromatic topping for the cake.
- Generously sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar blend across the top of the batter, ensuring even coverage. Optional: Scatter chopped walnuts or pecans for an additional layer of texture and crunch.
- Position the mug in the microwave and heat on high for 1-1.5 minutes. Monitor carefully to prevent overflow, watching for the cake to rise and solidify in the center. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on microwave wattage.
- Allow the mug cake to rest for approximately one minute after cooking, permitting the intense heat to settle. Grab a spoon and savor the warm, freshly prepared dessert directly from the mug.
Notes
- Adjust microwave cooking time based on your specific microwave’s power to prevent overcooking or drying out the cake.
- Swap all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the same delicious texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the recommended amount or substituting with natural sweeteners like stevia for a lower-calorie option.
- Add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt or applesauce to increase moisture and create a richer, more tender mug cake texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-1.5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg