Single-Serve Vanilla Bean Mug Cake
Single-Serve Vanilla Bean Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or seeds from 1/4 vanilla bean
Instructions
- 1
In a microwave-safe mug (approximately 10-12 ounce capacity), combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together with a fork until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste (or vanilla bean seeds) to the dry ingredients in the mug. Mix thoroughly with the fork until there are no dry streaks of flour and the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
Place the mug in the microwave. Microwave on high power for 60-90 seconds. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave's wattage. Start with 60 seconds and add 10-15 second increments until the cake is set and springs back lightly to the touch. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become dry.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Carefully remove the hot mug from the microwave. Let the mug cake cool for a minute or two before enjoying directly from the mug, or invert onto a plate if desired. Serve warm.
⏱️ 2 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Single-Serve Vanilla Bean Mug Cake
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or seeds from 1/4 vanilla bean
Instructions
- 1
In a microwave-safe mug (approximately 10-12 ounce capacity), combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk them together with a fork until well combined.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and vanilla bean paste (or vanilla bean seeds) to the dry ingredients in the mug. Mix thoroughly with the fork until there are no dry streaks of flour and the batter is smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
Place the mug in the microwave. Microwave on high power for 60-90 seconds. Cooking time may vary depending on your microwave's wattage. Start with 60 seconds and add 10-15 second increments until the cake is set and springs back lightly to the touch. Be careful not to overcook, as it can become dry.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Carefully remove the hot mug from the microwave. Let the mug cake cool for a minute or two before enjoying directly from the mug, or invert onto a plate if desired. Serve warm.
⏱️ 2 min