1 Minute Matcha Mug Cake 🍵
1 Minute Matcha Mug Cake 🍵 is a easy Japanese recipe that serves 1. 300 calories per serving. Recipe by CupofTJ on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 1 min | Total: 11 min
Cost: $0.62 total, $0.62 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar (fine)
- 1 tsp Matcha Powder (culinary grade, sifted to avoid clumps)
- 0.25 tsp Baking Powder (double‑acting)
- 3 tbsp Milk (any dairy or plant‑based milk)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil (neutral‑flavored oil)
- 1 pinch Salt (fine sea salt)
- 1 tsp Powdered Sugar (for dusting after cooking)
- 1 tbsp Almonds (sliced or slivered, toasted optional)
Instructions
Combine Dry Ingredients
In the microwave‑safe mug, add the sifted flour, granulated sugar, matcha powder, and baking powder. Stir with a spoon until evenly mixed and no lumps remain.
Time: PT1M
Add Wet Ingredients
Add the milk, vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until you have a smooth batter with a pourable consistency.
Time: PT2M
Microwave the Cake
Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Check the cake; if it’s still wet in the center, continue in 15‑second bursts until a toothpick inserted comes out clean (usually no more than 30 seconds).
Time: PT1M30S
Finish and Serve
Allow the mug cake to cool for 30 seconds, then dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle sliced almonds on top. Enjoy straight from the mug or transfer to a plate.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 300
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 35 g
- Fat
- 12 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Can be made vegan by using plant‑based milk
Allergens: Gluten, Dairy, Tree Nuts
Last updated: April 7, 2026






