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

There's something so comforting about a warm, fluffy dessert that can be made in just a few minutes, and that's exactly what you'll get with this recipe for a Lemon Mug Cake. This single-serving treat is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without having to bake a whole cake. Plus, the bright, zesty flavor of lemon adds a refreshing twist to the traditional mug cake.

Mug cakes have become increasingly popular in recent years, and it's easy to see why. They require minimal ingredie...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ⅓ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 small egg
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • butter for greasing

Information

  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 12 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk together milk, brown sugar, olive oil, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a separate bowl. Add milk mixture to flour mixture and stir until batter is well combined, leaving a few lumps.
  • Grease a large microwave-safe mug with butter. Pour batter into the mug. Microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and leave to set for 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    330 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 697mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 39g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 18mg
    • Calcium: 234mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 211mg