The BEST vanilla microwave mug cake recipe ever! Ready in minutes. Scroll to the end for video how-tos and a printable recipe. 

mug cake 

I make this awesome vanilla mug cake recipe easily once a week for my daughter (sometimes more), and it just occurred to me, maybe you also have a cake-craver in your house. 

Ready in minutes, this cake puffs up perfectly in the microwave. This recipe makes 2 mug cakes, because who wants to divide and egg and waste half? Keep the extra mug cake in the refrigerator for up to a few days. Or eat them both. I won’t judge. 

more mug ideas!

• Try chocolate mug in a cake, too. 
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vanilla mug cake recipe

you will need:

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons self-rising flour
• pinch of salt 

what to do:

In a microwave-safe bowl, place the butter and melt in the microwave for 15 seconds. Add additional seconds just until melted.

Whisk in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Add the sugar and stir well. Add the flour and salt and stir well until the mixture is smooth.

Spray two mugs with canola oil OR coconut oil spray. Divide the batter between the two mugs. Microwave one mug at a time for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the cake puffs up. 

The mug cakes take 1 1/2 minutes in my microwave. 

TIP: To make your own self-rising flour, find the how-tos here. 

printable mug cake recipes 

Yield: 2 mug cakes

microwave mug cake

Print

Easy, delicious, microwave vanilla mug cake recipe.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 3 minutes

Total Time 8 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 6 tablespoons self-rising flour
• pinch of salt

Instructions

In a microwave-safe bowl, place the butter and melt in the microwave for 15 seconds. Add additional seconds just until melted.

Whisk in the egg, milk, and vanilla extract. Add the sugar and stir well. Add the flour and salt and stir well until the mixture is smooth.

Spray two mugs with canola oil OR coconut oil spray. Divide the batter between the two mugs. Microwave one mug at a time for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until the cake puffs up. 

The mug cakes take 1 1/2 minutes in my microwave. 

Notes

Top with frosting, powdered sugar, icing, or anything you like!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 331Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 480mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 1gSugar: 26gProtein: 6g

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