Description
This easy and quick Donut Mug Cake delivers the flavor and texture of a classic glazed donut in just minutes. Soft, fluffy, and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, it’s the perfect single-serve treat.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp butter, melted
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1 drop vanilla extract (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp milk (for glaze)
- 1 tbsp melted butter (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- Add melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until the cake is set and springs back when touched. Times may vary by microwave.
- While the cake cools slightly, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, melted butter, and milk in a small bowl to make the glaze.
- Pour the glaze over the warm mug cake and let it drizzle down the sides.
- Optional: sprinkle with a little powdered sugar or a pinch of salt before serving.
Notes
- Use a large mug to prevent overflow during microwaving.
- Adjust glaze thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.
- Let the mug cake cool slightly before glazing to avoid melting the glaze.
- Enjoy immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg