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5 from 10 votes

Vanilla Mug Cake

A simple and classic vanilla-flavored mug cake. This cake is light, fluffy and cooks in the microwave in about 1 minute.
Servings: 1
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp cake flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 3 tbsp fat free milk
  • 2 tsp canola oil

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients into a large microwave-safe mug. Mix with a small whisk until batter is completely smooth.
  • Cook cake at full power in the microwave for about 1 minute or until cake is done. I used an 1100 watt microwave. You may need to adjust cooking time depending on your microwave wattage.
  • Let cake cool a few minutes. If desired, you can plate in a smaller mug. Top with toppings of your choice. The cake is best eaten soon after it is cooked.

Notes

  • You can use all purpose flour but your cake won't be quite as light in texture. I normally don't use cake flour for my mug cakes, but because this cake is just vanilla cake with no other mix-ins, I wanted to create something lighter.
  • Vanilla bean paste is used because it adds more natural vanilla flavor to the cake and specks of vanilla bean too.
  • You can substitute fat free milk with other milks or milk substitutes.
  • I recommend making the cake in a large mug and then replating in a smaller mug if desired. It is easier to mix the ingredients in a large mug and it will ensure you cake has enough room to rise.
  • Since this cake is supposed to be a single serving, it is only the size of an unfrosted cupcake. 
Serving: 1cake, Calories: 254kcal, Carbohydrates: 37g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 21mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 16g, NET CARBS: 36
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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