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Vanilla Mug Cake

A warm, fluffy single-serving cake baked in a mug in under 3 minutes. Rich vanilla flavor with a tender crumb—no oven required.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
286
Protein
6g
Vanilla Mug Cake
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • 1 whole egg
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug.

  2. 2

    Add egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth with no lumps.

  3. 3

    Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds until the top springs back when touched.

  4. 4

    Let cool for 30 seconds. Serve warm, optionally topped with powdered sugar or whipped cream.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug (12 oz minimum)
  • spoon

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