Can I make more than one mug coffee cake?

This recipe is written for one cake in a mug, but you can easily double it to make two! You can mix them up separately in two mugs or mix up the batter before adding cinnamon sugar, divide between two mugs, and then add the cinnamon sugar to both. It’s best to microwave them separately, though.

What size of mug should I use?

Any standard size coffee mug works! I used mugs that were at least 8 ounces to leave room for the cake to puff up and rise while ‘baking’. The most important piece is to use a mug that is microwave safe!

Do I need to grease a mug when making a mug cake?

Because you eat the coffee cake right out of the mug, you do not need to grease. Although, if you want easier clean up you could spray with cooking spray before cooking. I do not grease and instead just soak the mug in some warm soapy water for a few minutes before cleaning to remove any cooked on cake.

Why is my mug cake rock hard?

If you overcook a mug cake, then it can get a hard and tough texture vs being light and moist. The key is to watch and check the mug cake closely. I like to check at 40 seconds and then microwave in 5 second intervals until done. Better to undercook by 5 seconds than overcook by 5 seconds!

Mug Coffee Cake | Kathleen's Cravings

Mug Coffee Cake

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This Mug Coffee Cake recipe uses just a few simple ingredients and cooks in a mug right in the microwave. Perfect for a single serving breakfast or sweet treat. It's moist, loaded with cinnamon sugar, gooey, and delicious.

Author: Kathleen
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving
Category: Breakfast, Dessert
Method: Microwave
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Coffee Cake

1 tablespoon unsalted butter - if using salted butter, omit salt.
1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
3 tablespoons milk - nonfat, 2%, or whole.
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Small pinch of salt - omit if using salted butter

Cinnamon Sugar Topping

1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Instructions

In a small bowl, make the cinnamon sugar. Mix together the 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. Set Aside.
Melt the butter in a microwave-safe mug. Microwave for about 30 seconds.
Add the sugar to the melted butter, stir to combine.
Stir in the milk and vanilla until combined. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt until combined.
Sprinkle half of the cinnamon sugar on the batter. Give a quick stir - not enough to fully combine but just to make a big swirl.
Sprinkle the rest of the cinnamon sugar on top.
Microwave 40 seconds to 1 minute until just set.
Allow to cool a couple of minutes and enjoy!

Notes

Cinnamon Sugar - If you don't have cinnamon, you can substitute 1 big tablespoon of brown sugar (light or dark) for the cinnamon sugar topping/swirl.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 mug
Calories: 336
Sugar: 27.7 g
Sodium: 113.8 mg
Fat: 11.9 g
Carbohydrates: 53.2 g
Fiber: 1.2 g
Protein: 4.9 g
Cholesterol: 31.4 mg

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