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Very Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe

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4.1 from 59 reviews

  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 7 minutes 10 seconds
  • Yield: 1 serving

Description

This Very Vanilla Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert bursting with rich vanilla flavor. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked in the microwave, it’s perfect for satisfying a sweet craving in just minutes. The combination of both vanilla bean paste and vanilla extract ensures a deep, fragrant vanilla taste with delightful vanilla bean specks throughout the moist cake.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (31 g) + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ¼ cup (59 ml) + 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
  2. Combine wet ingredients: In a measuring cup, whisk together the milk, vanilla bean paste, and vanilla extract until evenly mixed.
  3. Combine wet and dry: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, then pour the milk mixture into it, followed by the melted butter.
  4. Whisk batter: Whisk all the ingredients together until the batter is smooth with no lumps and fully combined.
  5. Prepare mug: Pour the batter into a 16-ounce microwave-safe mug, spreading evenly.
  6. Cook in microwave: Microwave on high power for 130 seconds (2 minutes and 10 seconds). Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave wattage.
  7. Serve and enjoy: Carefully remove the mug from the microwave and enjoy your warm, fluffy vanilla mug cake immediately.

Notes

  • Microwave wattages vary, so if your microwave is more powerful than 950 watts, start with 100 seconds and increase cooking time by 10-second intervals until fully cooked to avoid overcooking.
  • If you don’t have vanilla bean paste, use 1 tablespoon vanilla extract instead of ½ tablespoon and omit the paste. However, vanilla bean paste adds a deeper vanilla fragrance and specks that elevate the cake.
  • Use a 16-ounce microwave-safe mug to prevent overflow during cooking.
  • Be cautious when removing the mug from the microwave as it will be hot.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes 10 seconds
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwaving
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sophiasrecipe.com/very-vanilla-mug-cake-recipe/