How to Make Coffee Mug Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are days when you just need a little something sweet, but don't want to go through the hassle of baking an entire cake. This is where the beauty of the coffee mug cake comes in. It's a simple and delicious treat that you can whip up in just a few minutes using ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. Whether you're craving a late-night snack or need a quick dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth, this recipe is a game-changer.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ beaten egg
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 drops vanilla extract, or more to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 mins
  • Total Time: 11 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 cake

  • Stir 1 tablespoon softened butter and white sugar together in a coffee mug until fluffy; stir egg, sour cream, and vanilla extract into the butter mixture. Add 1/4 cup flour and baking powder into the mixture; stir until smooth.
  • Mix 2 tablespoons flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Mash 1 tablespoon butter into the flour mixture with a fork or pastry cutter until mixture is crumbly; sprinkle over the cake batter in the mug.
  • Cook in microwave oven on high for 1 minute. Continue cooking in 10-second intervals until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    631 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 167mg
    • Sodium: 280mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 78g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 129mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 163mg