Imagine satisfying your sweet tooth in just 60 seconds flat! 🍰✨ This miraculous One Minute Coffee Cake in a Mug is about to become your new favorite kitchen hack. Whether you're craving a quick dessert, need a midnight snack, or want to impress your friends with an incredibly fast baking trick, this recipe is your golden ticket to instant deliciousness. No complicated baking skills required, just a microwave and a few simple ingredients stand between you and the most decadent single-serve cake you've ever tasted!
Prep Time: 2 mins
Cook Time: 1 mins
Total Time: 3 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 mug cake
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon, 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon of brown sugar, and 1 tablespoon of chopped nuts (if using).
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Use a small whisk or fork to mix the dry ingredients until they are well combined.
- Add the milk and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients in the mug. Stir the mixture until you have a smooth batter, ensuring there are no lumps.
- If you are using chopped nuts, fold them into the batter at this point for added texture and flavor.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the top of the batter in the mug. This will create a sweet, caramelized topping as the cake cooks.
- Place the mug in the microwave and cook on high for 1 minute. Keep an eye on it as microwaves can vary in power; the cake should rise and be set in the middle when done.
- Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the mug from the microwave (it will be hot!). Allow it to cool for a minute before enjoying your delicious one-minute coffee cake.
- For an extra touch, you can top the cake with a drizzle of icing or a scoop of ice cream if desired.
Tips
- Use a microwave-safe mug that's at least 12 ounces to prevent overflow during cooking.
- Mix your dry ingredients thoroughly to avoid flour lumps in your cake.
- Don't overcook! Microwave power varies, so start with 50-60 seconds and check the consistency.
- For extra moisture, make sure to use room temperature milk.
- The brown sugar topping is key - spread it evenly for that perfect caramelized finish.
- Let the cake cool for a minute to allow the texture to set and prevent burning your mouth.
- Experiment with add-ins like chocolate chips, vanilla extract, or different nuts for variety.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free alternative.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg
