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Lime Mug Cake

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This fluffy mug cake is scented with lime zest for a light and citrusy finish. It’s not too sweet and ready in less than five minutes.

photo of a lime mug cake

I had a really fun weekend with some good friends visiting, but I didn’t have much time for baking. I couldn’t imagine ending the weekend without a baked good, so this 5 minute mug cake was the perfect solution.

Last week I had lunch with CC and she gifted me with some great food items, including a jar of lime curd. I immediately wanted to make a lime mug cake with it, much like my lemony mug cake.
photo of a jar of lime curdclose-up photo of a spoonful of lime curd
photo of a cake with a spoon scooping some out

I decided to mix it up a little, with this oversized wide-rimmed cup. It ended being the perfect size for this mug cake.
overhead photo of a lime mug cake

I also have an easy Lime Coconut Mug Cake that takes just minutes to make! Or, if you’re serving more people, try my Olive Oil Cake with Lime.

Lime Mug Cake

Servings: 1
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 5 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
This fluffy mug cake is scented with lime zest for a light and citrusy finish. It's not too sweet and ready in less than five minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp all- purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 3 tbsp fat-free milk
  • 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp fresh lime zest
  • 1 tbsp lime curd

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients except lime zest into an oversized microwave-safe mug. Mix with a small whisk until batter is smooth. Stir in lime zest.
  • Cook in the microwave for about 1 minute. Let cake cool a few minutes before eating. The cake is best consumed while still warm or within a few hours of it being cooked.

The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.

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6 comments on “Lime Mug Cake”

  1. it looks delish–i love lime!

  2. What a fun idea, love this!

  3. Oh yay! Now I know what to do with the lime curd!  My husband and daughter like sour desserts more than me so this is perfect! : )

    • i hope they like it! thanks again for the jar! i loved using the lime curd this way. and the lime zest makes it more lime-y flavored, giving it that slight tartness because the curd is pretty sweet