1 Minute Microwave Mug Cake Recipes

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (white sugar for the Vanilla Confetti mug cake)
• 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar (packed, for the Chocolate Chip mug cake)
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces; melt with vanilla in the mug)
• 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (added to the butter while melting)
• 3 tablespoons Milk (warm (not cold) whole or plant‑based milk)
• 1/4 teaspoon Baking Powder (helps the cake rise)
• 1 tablespoon Cocoa Powder (for the Chocolate Chip mug cake; bloom in warm milk)
• 2 tablespoons Chocolate Chips (semi‑sweet, folded into the chocolate batter)
• 1 teaspoon Sprinkles (Confetti) (colorful sugar sprinkles for the Vanilla Confetti mug cake)
• Pinch Salt (enhances flavor)

Instructions

1. Prepare Butter‑Vanilla Mixture

   Place 2 Tbsp butter and ½ tsp vanilla extract into each of the three mugs. Microwave on high for 15‑20 seconds until the butter is fully melted.

   Time: PT30S

2. Add Sugar

   Stir 2 Tbsp white sugar into the first mug (Vanilla Confetti) and 2 Tbsp brown sugar into the second mug (Chocolate Chip). Leave the third mug plain for the Classic version.

   Time: PT20S

3. Heat Milk

   Warm 3 Tbsp milk per mug in a microwave‑safe bowl for 20‑30 seconds. Do not use cold milk; it will cause the butter to seize and create lumps.

   Time: PT30S

4. Bloom Cocoa (Chocolate Mug Only)

   For the Chocolate Chip mug, add 1 Tbsp cocoa powder to the warm milk and stir until fully dissolved. This intensifies the chocolate flavor.

   Time: PT15S

5. Combine Wet Ingredients

   Pour the warm milk (with cocoa for the chocolate mug) into each mug, mixing quickly with a fork until the butter‑sugar‑milk mixture is smooth.

   Time: PT30S

6. Add Dry Ingredients

   Add 4 Tbsp sifted flour, ¼ tsp baking powder, and a pinch of salt to each mug. Stir gently until just combined; avoid over‑mixing.

   Time: PT45S

7. Fold in Flavor Add‑Ins

   For the Chocolate Chip mug, fold in 2 Tbsp chocolate chips. For the Vanilla Confetti mug, stir in 1 tsp sprinkles. Leave the Classic mug unchanged.

   Time: PT20S

8. Microwave the Cakes

   Place the three mugs side‑by‑side in the center of the microwave. Cook on high for exactly 1 minute. Do not exceed the time or the cakes will become rubbery.

   Time: PT1M

9. Finish and Serve

   Allow the mugs to cool for 30 seconds. Optionally top the Chocolate Chip cake with a drizzle of Nutella or any favorite frosting.

   Time: PT30S

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

4 g

Carbohydrates

35 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

1 g