Description
This quick and easy Apple Mug Cake recipe is perfect for a single serving dessert made in minutes using your microwave. Combining warm cinnamon-spiced apples with a tender, fluffy cake batter, this mug cake is a comforting treat that requires minimal ingredients and cleanup.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 5 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Apple Filling
- 1/2 cup apples, cored, peeled, and chopped
- 1 tbsp brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the listed ingredients to prepare your apple mug cake.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the 5 tbsp flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, a pinch of cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Melt Butter: Place the 2 tbsp unsalted butter in your mug. Cover it with a microwave-safe paper towel and microwave on high for about 30 seconds until melted.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Add the melted butter, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/4 tsp vanilla extract into the dry ingredients bowl. Stir just until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Prepare Apple Filling: In the mug, mix the chopped apples with 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 tsp flour, and a pinch of cinnamon until the apples are evenly coated.
- Soften Apples: Microwave the mug on high for about 45 seconds to slightly soften the apples.
- Assemble Cake: Stir the softened apples once more, then carefully pour the cake batter on top of the apples in the mug. Do not mix the batter into the apples; keep the layers separate.
- Cook the Cake: Microwave the assembled mug cake on high for approximately 90 seconds. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; if wet batter sticks, continue microwaving in 5 to 10-second increments until fully cooked.
- Serve: Enjoy your warm and aromatic cinnamon apple mug cake straight from the mug.
Notes
- Microwave times may vary based on your appliance wattage; adjust accordingly.
- Use a microwave-safe mug that holds at least 12 oz to avoid overflow.
- Ensure not to over-mix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute milk with buttermilk or almond milk.
- Optionally, top with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
