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5-Minute Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake | Easy & Delicious Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1.5 minutes
  • Total Time: 4.5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwaving
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This 5-Minute Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert that combines the moistness of cottage cheese with the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and maple syrup. Perfect for a fast treat or breakfast, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and a microwave, delivering a tender, delicious cake with a gooey cinnamon swirl and optional creamy topping in no time.

Ingredients

Cake Base

  • 0.25 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1 tsp maple syrup
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon

Topping (Optional)

  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (or cream cheese)
  • Sweetener to taste (e.g., maple syrup)

Instructions

  1. Combine ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, mix together the cottage cheese, egg, almond flour (or oat flour), maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly with a fork or small whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
  2. Prepare cinnamon swirl: In a small bowl, blend 1 teaspoon of maple syrup with 0.25 teaspoon of cinnamon. Drop this mixture into the center of the batter in the mug and use a toothpick or spoon end to gently swirl it through, creating a gooey cinnamon center.
  3. Microwave the cake: Cook the mug cake on high power in the microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, or until it is set and slightly puffed. Note that microwave wattages vary, so adjust cooking time as needed to avoid overcooking.
  4. Make the topping: While the cake cooks, mix Greek yogurt or cream cheese with your preferred sweetener until smooth.
  5. Serve: Spoon the creamy topping over the warm mug cake and enjoy immediately.

Notes

  • This mug cake is best enjoyed immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
  • If you have leftovers, store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • To reheat leftovers, microwave gently for 15-20 seconds to warm without drying out the cake.

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