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Jelly doughnut in a mug

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword jelly donut mug cake, microwave doughnut, single serving doughnut, strawberry jam dessert
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 8 minutes
Servings 1 serving
A single-serving doughnut-style cake with a spoonful of strawberry jam in the center, cooked in the microwave and rolled in cinnamon sugar. Best eaten right away.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons (1oz/30g) Butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 Egg yolk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon Strawberry jam
  • Cinnamon sugar to garnish

Directions

  • Melt the butter in a microwave-safe mug for about 20 seconds.
  • Add everything except the jam and cinnamon sugar and stir with a fork until just combined.
  • Place a spoonful of jam in the middle of the batter.
  • Microwave for 45 seconds, until the top is firm (tested in a 1200W microwave; watch that it does not overflow).
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and eat right away.

Notes

Batter can be mixed ahead. Egg swap: 2 tablespoons banana or apple sauce. Safety: raw yolk and flour; cook until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 163g | Calories: 501kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 249mg | Sodium: 504mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 1007IU | Vitamin C: 6.1mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2.7mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); milk counted as whole milk, Strawberry jam counted as strawberries. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.