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Microwave Vanilla Mug Cake

A quick, fluffy vanilla mug cake topped with colorful sprinkles — ready in just one minute using your microwave!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 6 minutes
Servings: 1 mug cake
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Base
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • sprinkles or chocolate chips for topping

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe mug
  • Spoon
  • Microwave

Method
 

  1. In a microwave-safe mug, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. Mix well with a spoon.
  2. Add milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until the batter is smooth and no lumps remain.
  3. Top with sprinkles or chocolate chips if desired.
  4. Microwave on high for 60–70 seconds, depending on your microwave's power.
  5. Let cool for a minute before enjoying directly from the mug.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 75mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 20IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Customize your mug cake by adding a spoonful of Nutella, peanut butter, or cinnamon for extra flavor.
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