This vanilla mug cake is a decadent treat that you can whip up with only a few ingredients and cook in under two minutes! Everyone will love this quick dessert – the cake cooks in the microwave for about a minute, but it’ll taste just as delicious as a cake from a bakery.
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Instructions
Add the dry ingredients in a microwave-safe coffee mug or small bowl, including ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 2 ½ tablespoon sugar, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, and 1 pinch salt. Stir to combine.
Add the wet ingredients, including melted 2 tablespoon butter, 3 tablespoon milk, and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir until smooth, and make sure that you are scraping the bottom of the bowl or mug to moisten all of the flour mixture. Stir in sprinkles or funfetti if desired.
Heat in the microwave on high power for 70-90 seconds until the top is set to the touch and still slightly shiny. Leave the cooked mug cake in the microwave to rest for 1 minute before serving.
Notes
I recommend using salted European butter for the best quality and flavor. Don’t worry – the salted butter won’t make it salty! But it does help give a depth of flavor that unsalted butter wouldn’t be able to replicate.
Every microwave is slightly different, and results may vary! A slightly underdone mug cake is better than a slightly overdone cake, but I suggest starting with 70 seconds and then checking to see if the top is set. You can add small 15-20 second increments to finish cooking the mug cake if needed. (*In the case of my own microwave, my vanilla mug cakes are usually close to 90 seconds when done.)
Make sure to use a microwave-safe mug that has enough space for the cake to expand. I recommend using a mug that’s at least 12 ounces or even a small bowl to be sure the batter doesn’t overflow out of the mug.