Description
The Pancake Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving breakfast treat that combines classic pancake flavors with the convenience of a microwave mug cake. Ready in under five minutes, it’s fluffy, light, and customizable with your favorite add-ins like fruits or chocolate chips.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Fresh or frozen blueberries or raspberries (about 2 tablespoons)
- Mini chocolate chips (1-2 tablespoons)
- Half a ripe banana, mashed
- Spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or pumpkin pie spice (1/4 teaspoon or to taste)
Instructions
- Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and sugar directly in a microwave-safe mug.
- Add the egg, milk, vegetable oil or melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir thoroughly until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Gently fold in any desired add-ins such as blueberries, chocolate chips, mashed banana, or spices.
- Cook the mug in the microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes. The cake should rise and be set in the middle.
- Allow the mug cake to cool for 1-2 minutes before topping it with syrup, fresh fruit, or powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for busy mornings or solo breakfasts.
- Customize with your favorite fruits or toppings.
- Minimal cleanup required.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Pancake Mug Cake, microwave mug cake, quick breakfast, single serving dessert