Vanilla mug cake
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A single-serving vanilla mug cake with sprinkles, mixed in one mug and microwaved in about a minute. Serve it warm with frosting, ice cream or cream.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons (1 ¼ oz/35 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons (2 fl oz/60 ml) milk (or dairy-free milk)
- 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil (sunflower or coconut oil)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon Funfetti sprinkles
Equipment
- mug
- whisk
Directions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, and baking powder.
- Stir in the milk, oil, and vanilla until just combined, then mix in the sprinkles.
- Microwave for about 45 seconds to 1 minute, until the top feels firm (this was tested in a 1200-watt microwave).
- Serve warm with frosting, ice cream, or cream.
Notes
Batter can be refrigerated up to 48 hours (eat right away is recommended). No microwave: bake in an oven-safe mug at 350°F (180°C) about 10 minutes. Prep 4 minutes, cook 1 minute. Safety: raw flour; cook until firm.
Nutrition
Serving: 140g | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 5.1g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 6.1mg | Sodium: 270mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 0.8g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 1.7mg
Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); milk (the first choice counted), tablespoons vegetable oil (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.