Vanilla Mug Cake

Name: Vanilla Mug Cake
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons 2% milk; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 large egg yolk, room temperature; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 7 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sprinkles; Pink vanilla frosting, warmed, optional

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 5 min.

Yield 1 serving

Test Kitchen Approved

Did you know you can bake a tiny, single-serving cake in less than 15 minutes? And dirty only one coffee mug? And not even turn on the oven? This delightful tender vanilla mug cake defies everything you know about baking a cake.

Ingredients

6 tablespoons 2% milk
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons sprinkles
Pink vanilla frosting, warmed, optional

Directions

Spray a 16-ounce (2-cup) microwave-safe coffee mug with cooking spray. Combine milk and butter in mug; whisk in egg yolk and vanilla extract. Add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; stir to combine. Add sprinkles; stir to combine.
Microwave on high until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 2-1/2 minutes; mug will be hot. Serve immediately. If desired, drizzle with warmed vanilla frosting and top with additional sprinkles.

Nutrition Facts

1 mug cake: 767 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 253mg cholesterol, 1069mg sodium, 102g carbohydrate (55g sugars, 1g fiber), 12g protein.

This easy, microwave-friendly cake is the quickest way to get dessert on the table for one (or even two). Use your favorite 12-ounce mug and enjoy a fluffy vanilla cake with almost no cleanup. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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