Description
This 2-Minute Apple Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a cozy treat, it combines the warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg with tender apple pieces in a moist, fluffy mug cake that’s ready in just minutes using your microwave.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ Teaspoon baking powder
- ½ Teaspoon ground cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ¼ Teaspoon vanilla extract
Fruit
- ¼ cup finely diced apple
Instructions
- Choose Your Vessel: Select a microwave-safe mug around 12-14 ounces. A wider, shorter mug helps the cake cook evenly and prevents batter overflow.
- Combine the Dry Ingredients: Add flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into the mug. Mix thoroughly with a fork or small whisk to distribute the baking powder and spices evenly.
- Incorporate the Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract over the dry ingredients. Stir just until combined, scraping the bottom and sides to avoid dry flour pockets. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Fold in the Apples: Gently fold the finely diced apple pieces into the batter until evenly distributed.
- Microwave to Perfection: Place the mug in the microwave center. Cook on high power for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, checking at 90 seconds. The cake is done when the top is dry and springs back to the touch. If needed, microwave in 15-second increments to finish cooking without overcooking.
- Rest and Enjoy: Carefully remove the mug (it will be hot) and let the cake rest for 1-2 minutes to finish cooking and set its structure. Enjoy directly from the mug or invert onto a plate.
Notes
- Use a microwave-safe mug around 12-14 ounces to prevent overflow.
- Do not skip the baking powder to ensure the cake rises properly.
- Adjust sugar quantity depending on the sweetness of your apple.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent a tough, rubbery texture.
- Cook time varies by microwave wattage; start checking at 90 seconds.
- Use any variety of crisp apple for best texture and flavor.
- Plant-based milk alternatives work well to make it dairy-free.
- Melted butter can replace vegetable oil for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple mug cake, microwave cake, quick dessert, easy mug cake, 2-minute dessert, cinnamon apple cake
