If you have a sweet tooth and need a single serving dessert – you will love this easy vanilla mug cake recipe! Mug recipes are the perfect dessert when you need a sweet treat!
This recipe is quick and easy! You will be enjoying a warm dessert in less than 3 minutes!
There is no need to whip up a whole cake if you just need an individual serving dessert. It’s too tempting to have a cake in the house! I tend to eat a lot of it when I make a whole cake. So a simple mug cake is all you need!
This easy microwave vanilla mug cake recipe is from scratch. You do not need a cake mix to make this recipe. This way you know exactly what is in this recipe! It’s such a fun little cake!
Tips to make the best vanilla mug cake recipe:
- You can replace the milk with your favorite milk, like soy milk, oat milk, or almond milk. You can easily change up these ingredients to make a vegan vanilla mug cake.
- You can use salted or unsalted butter. You can also substitute the butter for vegetable oil – but I prefer it with butter.
- Pure vanilla extract is always going to be more flavorful, but you can use imitation vanilla extract.
- Turn it into a Nutella mug cake by adding a dollup of Nutella on top as soon as it comes out of the microwave.
- The mug size is important – make sure you have about 2 inches from the top of the wet batter to give the cake some room to rise while cooking.
If you want to make a full cake – check out some of my other delicious recipes:
- I have so many cake recipes but this Strawberry White Chocolate Mousses Cake is my favorite.
- If you want a delicious chocolate cake you must try this recipe! The icing is so fudgy!
- This Chocolate Crunch Cake is also so yummy! It’s like a giant Oreo!
This microwave mug cake recipe makes a single-serving cake for an easy dessert. I love to top it with a little scoop of vanilla ice cream and maybe a little bit of hot fudge, cool whip, or sprinkles. It’s really good with minimum toppings, but the scoop of ice cream really elevates any baked treat.
With just a few simple ingredients, you will have a single serving cake with a classic vanilla flavor. And with minimal effort, this entire recipe will take you less than 3 minutes to make.
Eggs are expensive! So you will happy to know this is an eggless dessert.
Keep scrolling for the recipe card and nutritional information.
Ingredients you need to make a Microwave Mug Cake Recipe – Vanilla
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Frosting and toppings of choice
How to make the vanilla cake:
Grab a large microwavable mug and spray with non-stick spray and set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the wet ingredients – melted butter, milk, sugar, and vanilla.
Add the dry ingredients, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Pour the batter into a large microwave-safe mug.
Microwave on high power for 90 seconds, then check for doneness. An easy way to check is with a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean. If the cake is not fully cooked, microwave for an additional 30 seconds or until done.
Cool slightly, then add the toppings of your choice and enjoy.
- Makes 1 serving of a delicious vanilla mug cake
- Microwave time: 90 seconds – the fastest way to make dessert!
This will be the easiest cake you make!
Notes:
- Add your favorite toppings! Topping ideas: pre-made frosting, whipped cream/Cool Whip, chocolate sauce or hot fudge, caramel sauce, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, chopped candy bars, sprinkles, chopped nuts, M&M’s, ice cream, fresh berries, Nutella, peanut butter, cinnamon and brown sugar, sliced fresh bananas, etc.
- You can double this recipe! You can make them in separate mugs or in one large mug. If you make it in one mug, you will need to add additional cooking. Add 30 seconds, then check to see if it’s done. Add 20 seconds and check again.
- Grab your biggest mug for this recipe so the batter doesn’t overflow. To be safe, add a microwave safe plate under the mug.
- If you have leftover, covered the cake and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days.
Make sure you share this easy mug cake recipe with your friends! A microwave cake is a great way to enjoy a delicious treat without using your oven!
Check out this recipe for a delicious chocolate mug cake you can also make in the microwave!
Mug Cake Recipe Vanilla Flavor
This single serve vanilla mug cake dessert can be made in 3 minutes. Plus, it's an eggless dessert!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- Frosting and toppings of choice
Instructions
- Grab a large microwavable mug and spray with non-stick spray, and set aside.
- In a small bowl combine the wet ingredients - melted butter, milk, sugar, and vanilla.
- Add the dry ingredients, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix just until the ingredient are combined.
- Pour the batter into a large microwave-safe mug.
- Microwave on high power for 90 seconds, then check for doneness (a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean). If the cake is not fully cooked through, microwave for an additional 30 seconds, or until done.
- Cool slightly, then add the toppings of your choice and enjoy.
Notes
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Kara Marks
Thursday 20th of April 2023
Yum!
Jenifer
Monday 17th of April 2023
I need to try this because it looks so good.