cinnamon swirl snickerdoodle mug cake

Kitchen Crew
Updated on Feb 20, 2026

Make this simple mug cake next time an urge for snickerdoodles hits. In less than 2 minutes, you'll have a moist, cinnamon-filled cake that's cooked in the microwave. Made with a few ingredients that are probably in the pantry already, mug cakes are a fun and quick dessert for the family.

prep time 5 Min
cook time 2 Min
method Microwave
yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter (slightly cooled)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • CINNAMON SUGAR
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
  • TOPPING
  • 1 tablespoon cream cheese frosting

How To Make cinnamon swirl snickerdoodle mug cake

  • Flour, sugar, cinnamon, and baking powder in one bowl. Sugar and cinnamon in a second bowl.
    Step 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.
  • Wet ingredients added to the bowl.
    Step 2
    Add wet ingredients to the first bowl. Mix with a small whisk until just combined.
  • Half the batter in the mug.
    Step 3
    Pour half the batter into a 12 oz mug.
  • One teaspoon cinnamon sugar added to the mug.
    Step 4
    Add 1 tsp of cinnamon sugar on top of the batter.
  • Remaining batter and cinnamon sugar added to the mug.
    Step 5
    Pour the other half of the batter into the mug. Top with the remaining cinnamon sugar.
  • Swirling the cake with a knife.
    Step 6
    Take a butter knife and give it a quick swirl.
  • Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodle Mug Cake in the microwave.
    Step 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’s hot!)
  • Cinnamon Swirl Snickerdoodle Mug Cake out of the microwave.
    Step 8
    The cake will puff up while cooking. When removed from the microwave it will settle down to about an inch from the rim.
  • Cream cheese frosting added to the top of the mug cake.
    Step 9
    Top with 1 Tbsp of store-bought cream cheese frosting. If you top with frosting while it’s hot, it will melt like the topping on a cinnamon roll.

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 594 kcal, carbohydrates: 79 g, cholesterol: 68 mg, fat: 28 g, fiber: 2 g, protein: 7 g, saturated fat: 17 g, sodium: 361 mg, sugar: 46 g, unsaturated fat: 11 g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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Category: Cakes
Keyword: #cinnamon
Keyword: #Mug cake
Method: Microwave
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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