{"id":227170,"date":"2020-02-14T03:09:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-14T03:09:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2022-01-20T17:32:55","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T17:32:55","slug":"how-to-make-a-mug-cake","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/blog\/articles\/read\/227170\/how-to-make-a-mug-cake\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make a Mug Cake"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Craving cake but don\u2019t want to wait hours? Having company over and need a quick dessert? Make a mug cake!<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p>Mug cakes are a cool, trendy, and, most importantly, delicious dessert. Quick and easy to make, their ingredients are relatively simple and probably already in the pantry. Just mix a few ingredients together, pop the mug in the microwave for about 90 seconds, and voila &#8211; a moist and warm cake for a sweets craving.<\/p>\n<p>We have come up with a trio of mug cake recipes that are sure to quench a sweet tooth &#8211; a chocolate hazelnut mug cake, a sprinkle birthday cake, and a cinnamon swirl snickerdoodle.<\/p>\n<p>Mug cakes are great because they\u2019re perfect when you\u2019re craving just a little something and don\u2019t want to make a huge cake. Also, they\u2019re fun for parties. Set up a mug cake bar with different mugs. Family and friends can make cakes and add an assortment of endless toppings.<\/p>\n<p>Grab your favorite mug and try one of these easy mug cake recipes. Just add ingredients to a mug, mix, microwave, eat, and repeat. So good!<\/p>\n<h3>How to Make a Chocolate Hazelnut Mug Cake<\/h3>\n<h4>Cake Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/3 c all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>3 Tbsp + 1 tsp sugar<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 c milk<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp melted butter (slightly cooled)<\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp hazelnut spread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Topping<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Tbsp hazelnut spread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<p>1. Mix the sugar, cocoa, and baking powder inside a 12 oz mug.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>2. Add the wet ingredients and mix with a small whisk until just combined.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>3. Add 1 Tbsp of hazelnut spread on top.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>4. Place in the microwave. Cook for about 90 seconds. Time may vary depending on the strength of your microwave. (Carefully remove the mug, it\u2019s hot!)<\/p>\n<p><br \/>5. The cake will puff up while cooking. When removed from the microwave, it will settle down to about an inch from the rim. <\/p>\n<p><br \/>6. Add the remaining hazelnut spread. <\/p>\n<p><br \/>7. Gently spread on top.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>8. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/chocolate-hazelnut-mug-cake.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to save the Chocolate Hazelnut Mug Cake recipe to your Recipe Box.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>How to Make a Sprinkle Birthday Cake Mug Cake<\/h3>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/3 c all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>3 Tbsp + 1 tsp sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 c milk<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp melted butter (slightly cooled)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp sprinkles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Topping<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Tbsp vanilla frosting<\/li>\n<li>1 pinch sprinkles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<p>1. Mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder inside a 12 oz mug.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>2. Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix with a small whisk or fork until just combined.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>3. Add 1 tsp of sprinkles and give it a quick swirl (don\u2019t over stir or it will discolor the batter).<\/p>\n<p><br \/>4. Place in the microwave. Cook for about 90 seconds. Time may vary depending on the strength of your microwave. (Carefully remove the mug, it\u2019s hot!)<\/p>\n<p><br \/>5. The cake will puff up while cooking. When removed from the microwave, it will settle down to about an inch from the rim. <\/p>\n<p><br \/>6. Serve hot or cool. For decoration, top with 1 Tbsp of store-bought vanilla frosting and a pinch of sprinkles.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>7. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/sprinkle-birthday-cake-mug-cake.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to save the Sprinkle Birthday Cake Mug Cake recipe to your Recipe Box.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>How to Make a Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodle Mug Cake<\/h3>\n<h4>Ingredients<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/3 c all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp sugar + 1 tsp sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp cinnamon<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 tsp baking powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 c milk<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp melted butter (slightly cooled)<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Cinnamon Sugar<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tsp sugar<\/li>\n<li>1\/8 tsp cinnamon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Topping<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>1 Tbsp cream cheese frosting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Directions<\/h4>\n<p>1. In a small bowl, mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder. In a separate bowl, mix the additional cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>2. Add wet ingredients to the first bowl. Mix with a small whisk until just combined.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>3. Pour half the batter into a 12 oz mug. <\/p>\n<p><br \/>4. Add 1 tsp of cinnamon sugar on top of the batter.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>5. Pour the other half of the batter into the mug. Top with the remaining cinnamon sugar.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>6. Take a butter knife and give it a quick swirl. <\/p>\n<p><br \/>7. Place in the microwave. Cook for about 90 seconds. Time may vary depending on the strength of your microwave. (Carefully remove the mug, it\u2019s hot!)<\/p>\n<p><br \/>8. The cake will puff up while cooking. When removed from the microwave it will settle down to about an inch from the rim. <\/p>\n<p><br \/>9. Top with 1 Tbsp of store-bought cream cheese frosting. If you top with frosting while it\u2019s hot, it will melt like the topping on a cinnamon roll.<\/p>\n<p><br \/>10. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.justapinch.com\/recipes\/dessert\/cake\/cinnamon-swirl-snickerdoodle-mug-cake.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click here<\/a> to save the Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodle Mug Cake recipe to your Recipe Box.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<h3>Tips for Making a Mug Cake<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Melt the butter first so it can slightly cool while measuring the rest of the ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure to add the wet ingredients in order of the directions.<\/li>\n<li>Use a small whisk for mixing. It makes a big difference in the quality of the cake. <\/li>\n<li>Mug cakes are best served warm but let the cake sit a few minutes before you start to eat. They come out of the microwave pretty hot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Craving cake but don\u2019t want to wait hours? Having company over and need a quick dessert? 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