10-Minute Mug Cupcakes with Marshmallows
Fluffy vanilla cupcakes baked in a mug in the microwave, topped with frosting and marshmallows. No mixer, no cupcake tin, ready to eat in minutes.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 2g

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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup marshmallows
Instructions
- 1
Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until combined.
- 2
Stir in vanilla extract and milk until the batter is smooth with no lumps.
- 3
Divide batter evenly among 4 microwave-safe mugs, filling each about halfway.
- 4
Microwave each mug uncovered for 60–90 seconds until the top is set and springy.
- 5
Top each mug cupcake with a dollop of frosting and a handful of marshmallows.
- 6
Serve warm, eating straight from the mug or turning out onto a plate.
Tools you’ll need
- 4 microwave-safe mugs
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- spoon
- microwave
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