5-Minute Lemon Mug Cake
A single-serving cake that cooks in the microwave in 90 seconds—just flour, milk, sugar, and fresh lemon stirred in a mug. Serve warm with tea for the perfect quick dessert or coffee companion.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 3g
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup flour
- 3 tbsp milk
- 3 tbsp sugar
- ½ whole lemon, zested and juiced
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, sugar, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug.
- 2
Stir in milk and lemon juice until just combined and no dry flour streaks remain.
- 3
Microwave on high for 90 seconds until the cake rises and the surface looks set.
- 4
Let cool 1 minute, then serve warm with tea.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe mug
- spoon
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