10-Minute Vanilla Mug Cupcakes
Two fluffy vanilla cupcakes baked in a mug in the microwave — no mixer, no cupcake tin, ready to eat in 5 minutes. Top with frosting and sprinkles for the viral look.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 4g
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- ½ cup vanilla frosting (store-bought) with colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- 1
Add flour, sugar, egg, vanilla, and butter to a microwave-safe mug.
- 2
Stir until smooth — no lumps. The batter should look like thick pancake batter.
- 3
Microwave on high for 90 seconds. The cake will rise and pull away from the sides.
- 4
Let cool 1 minute. Run a knife around the edge and slide onto a plate.
- 5
Frost the top while still warm. Scatter sprinkles over the frosting.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug (12 oz)
- spoon
- knife
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