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10-Minute Vanilla Cupcakes with Frosting

Microwave vanilla cupcakes from scratch in a single mug, then top with whipped frosting and colorful sprinkles. No mixer, no oven, no wait—just stir, nuke, and serve.

Total time
10 min
Servings
4
Calories
312
Protein
3g
10-Minute Vanilla Cupcakes with Frosting
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 whole egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp butter, softened
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp colorful sprinkles

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk together flour, sugar, egg, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.

  2. 2

    Divide batter evenly into 4 microwave-safe mugs or small bowls.

  3. 3

    Microwave each mug on high for 90 seconds until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

  4. 4

    Let cupcakes cool 2 minutes while you beat softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy.

  5. 5

    Spoon frosting onto each warm cupcake, then top with colorful sprinkles.

Tools you’ll need

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • 4 microwave-safe mugs or small bowls
  • toothpick
  • electric mixer or hand mixer
  • spoon

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