Sponge cake in a mug

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword make ahead mug cake, microwave sponge cake, mug cake, single serving cake

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Total Time 12

Servings 1 serving

A single-serving vanilla sponge cake made in a mug. The batter can be mixed ahead, kept in the fridge, then microwaved and topped with whipped cream and berries.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons (30 g) butter
1 large egg (an egg substitute can be used)
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
6 tablespoons flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
A tiny pinch of salt

Directions

Melt the butter in a large mug in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.
Beat in the egg with a fork.
Add the milk, vanilla, almond extract, and sugar and stir.
Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and mix with a fork until smooth.
Cover the mug and refrigerate. When you are ready to eat, microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds.
Finish with whipped cream and fresh berries.

Notes

Batter keeps in its mug in the fridge up to 3 days. Safety: raw egg and flour; cook through.

Nutrition

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