5 Minute Vanilla Mug Cake

This Vanilla Mug Cake is a soft, fluffy, single-serving dessert made in the microwave in about 5 minutes. No oven and no eggs, just simple pantry staples.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Vanilla Mug Cake

Prep Time 4

Cook Time 1

Servings serving

Calories 605kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Optional:
2 tablespoons vanilla frosting
Sprinkles for garnish

Instructions

Add the flour, sugar, and baking powder to the bottom of a large mug.
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Stir well to combine.
Add the milk, oil, and vanilla, stir to combine until there are no lumps.
3 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
Cook for 1 minute in the microwave.
Allow to sit for 1 additional minute in the microwave without opening the door.
Serve immediately or add frosting and sprinkles if using.
2 tablespoons vanilla frosting, Sprinkles for garnish

Notes

Grease the mug lightly with cooking spray for easy cleanup.
Stir batter until smooth, but don’t overmix—tiny lumps are fine.
Add a tiny pinch of salt to balance sweetness.
Let the cake sit 1 minute in the microwave after cooking; this sets the crumb.
If the center looks wet, zap in 10‑second bursts to avoid over‑baking edges.
Serve with fresh fruit or a dollop of whipped cream for a café look.

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