5-Minute Vanilla Cupcakes with Sprinkle Frosting
Mug cupcakes that go from raw to frosted in under 5 minutes using the microwave. Vanilla sponge topped with whipped frosting and colorful sprinkles—no mixer, no oven, pure TikTok magic.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup whole milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp butter, softened
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, sugar, egg, milk, and 0.5 tsp vanilla in a bowl until just combined—don't overmix.
- 2
Divide batter evenly among four microwave-safe mugs or ramekins, filling each halfway.
- 3
Microwave each mug individually for 60–90 seconds until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 4
Beat softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy, about 1 minute—add a pinch of vanilla if desired.
- 5
Spoon frosting generously onto cooled cupcakes and immediately top with colorful sprinkles.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- spoon or whisk
- four microwave-safe mugs or ramekins
- microwave
- toothpick
- hand mixer or fork
- spoon
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