Description
A quick and delicious Snickerdoodle Mug Cake recipe that offers the classic cinnamon-sugar flavor in a single-serving dessert, ready in just minutes using a microwave. This easy-to-make mug cake combines buttery batter with a spiced cinnamon sugar topping to create a tender, fluffy treat perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth quickly.
Ingredients
Cake Batter
- 2 tbsp salted butter (melted and cooled slightly)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (freshly ground preferred)
- 6 tbsp all-purpose flour (King Arthur recommended)
Cinnamon Sugar Topping
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon (freshly ground)
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until evenly combined and free of lumps.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar Topping. In a separate small bowl or cup, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon to make the cinnamon sugar coating for topping. Use freshly ground cinnamon for better flavor.
- Combine Wet Ingredients. In a microwave-safe mug or container, mix the melted and slightly cooled butter with the milk and vanilla extract. Stir gently to combine.
- Make the Batter. Add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients in the mug and stir gently until just incorporated, ensuring no flour streaks remain. The batter should be smooth and pourable but still slightly thick.
- Assemble in Mug. Sprinkle about half of the cinnamon sugar mixture into the bottom of the mug. Pour the batter over this layer, then evenly sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top to form a delicious crust during cooking.
- Microwave to Cook. Microwave on high power for 1 to 1½ minutes. Start checking at 1 minute: the mug cake is done when the top springs back lightly to the touch and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. Adjust timing as needed based on your microwave’s power, with 1 minute 15 seconds being typical.
Notes
- Use freshly ground cinnamon for the best, brightest flavor in both batter and topping.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender and moist.
- Microwave power varies, so keep an eye on the cooking time to avoid drying out the cake.
- Allow the mug cake to cool slightly before eating, as it will be very hot right out of the microwave.
- This recipe serves one and is perfect for a quick single dessert craving.
