Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe
This single-serving vanilla mug cake is made with the same ingredients as a regular cake, just scaled down and microwaved for ease!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted (28 grams; ¼ stick)
- 3 tablespoons whole milk at room temperature
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar (38 grams)
- 1 large egg yolk at room temperature
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon almond extract optional
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour spooned & leveled (42 grams)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Tiny pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles I recommend using jimmies
Instructions
- Grease a 12-ounce (or larger) mug with nonstick cooking spray or butter. I prefer to use a wider mug that’s about 16 ounces for this recipe. Set aside.
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, sugar, egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until well combined.2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 tablespoons whole milk, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 large egg yolk, ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract, ⅛ teaspoon almond extract
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and whisk until just combined, then stir in the sprinkles.⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, Tiny pinch of salt, 1 tablespoon sprinkles
- Pour the batter into the prepared mug and add a few extra sprinkles on top. Microwave for 60-90 seconds or until the top of the cake is set (no longer wet) and a toothpick or skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. My microwave is 1200W and mine usually takes 75 seconds to fully cook through.
- Carefully remove it from the microwave (the mug will be hot!) and allow it to cool slightly, then top with your favorite toppings, and enjoy!