Cinnamon Mug Cake Recipe

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where comforting classics get a fresh twist. Cinnamon Mug Cake delivers warm cinnamon roll flavor in under 90 seconds using layered batter and cinnamon sugar swirl for gooey single-serve indulgence without oven preheat. It serves 1 with cakey crumb and optional glaze drizzle.

Why This Recipe Works

Layered batter creates cinnamon swirl ribbon through cake. Melted butter ensures moist tender crumb. Room temperature milk prevents doughy center. Short microwave burst steams cake perfectly. Brown sugar melts into caramelized pockets. Powdered sugar glaze sets instantly.

Ingredients & Prep

Cake:

• ¼ cup flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ⅛ tsp salt
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp butter, melted
• ¼ tsp vanilla

Swirl:

• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ½ tbsp butter, melted

Glaze:

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• ½ tsp milk

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Spray 12 oz mug with cooking spray.
2. Whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt in mug.
3. Stir milk, butter, vanilla until smooth batter.
4. Mix brown sugar + cinnamon separate bowl.
5. Spoon ½ batter mug; swirl ½ cinnamon mixture. Repeat layers.
6. Microwave 75-90 seconds until set. Cool 2 minutes.
7. Whisk glaze; drizzle warm cake.

Flavor Variations

Storage Tips

Best fresh; microwave only once.

FAQs

Rubbery texture?
Lower power 70%; longer time.

Overflows mug?
Smaller mug; less batter.

Dry center?
More milk; cover loosely.

Conclusion

Cinnamon Mug Cake craving-hugs instant swirly perfection.

Cinnamon Mug Cake Recipe

Print Recipe

Cinnamon Mug Cake delivers warm cinnamon roll flavors in under 90 seconds using just a microwave-safe mug. Swirled with brown sugar cinnamon filling and topped with creamy glaze, this single-serve treat satisfies sweet cravings instantly.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 2 mins
• Cook Time: 1½ mins
• Total Time: 5 mins
• Yield: 1 serving 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Microwave
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• Cake Batter:
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ⅛ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
• 3 tbsp milk
• 1½ tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter
• ¼ tsp vanilla extract
• Cinnamon Swirl:
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp melted butter
• Glaze:
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• ½ tsp milk
• ⅛ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• 1. Lightly grease large microwave-safe mug (12-14 oz capacity) with cooking spray.
• 2. In mug, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon. Add milk, oil, vanilla. Stir until smooth batter forms (no dry pockets).
• 3. In small bowl, mix brown sugar, cinnamon, melted butter for swirl. Sprinkle ½ swirl mixture into batter, swirl gently with toothpick.
• 4. Microwave on high 75-90 seconds (microwave times vary). Center springs back when touched. Let cool 1 minute.
• 5. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over warm cake. Enjoy straight from mug with spoon.

Notes

• Microwave power varies: start 75 seconds, add 10-second increments.
• Large mug prevents overflow; straight sides cook evenly.
• Oil yields softer cake; melted butter richer flavor.
• No milk? Water works but less tender.
• Perfect at 1:10, slightly underdone preferred over tough.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 mug cake
• Calories: 420
• Sugar: 38g
• Sodium: 380mg
• Fat: 20g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 56g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 5g
• Cholesterol: 10mg

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