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Snickerdoodle Mug Cake Recipe

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This Snickerdoodle Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert that captures the classic cinnamon-sugar flavors of a traditional snickerdoodle cookie in a moist, fluffy cake. Perfect for a speedy sweet treat, it’s made entirely in the microwave and ready in just 7 minutes.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided (2 tablespoons and 1 tablespoon)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, plus extra for garnish (optional)

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar until well combined. Set this mixture aside for the batter.
  2. Melt Butter: Place the unsalted butter into a large, microwave-safe mug. Cover the mug with a folded paper towel to prevent splatters and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until the butter is fully melted. Swirl the melted butter around the inside of the mug, coating it about halfway up the sides.
  3. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Pour the melted butter, milk, and vanilla bean paste into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently using a fork or small whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps—avoid overmixing to keep the cake light.
  4. Prepare Cinnamon Sugar Coating: In a separate small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and the 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. This will be used to coat the mug and garnish the batter layers.
  5. Coat Mug and Layer Batter: Sprinkle about one-third of the cinnamon sugar mixture on the bottom and sides of the butter-coated mug, rotating the mug to evenly apply the sugar mixture where the butter has coated. Then, pour about half of the batter into the mug, sprinkle another one-third of the cinnamon sugar evenly over the batter, and finally pour the remaining batter in. Smooth the top as needed and sprinkle the remaining cinnamon sugar on top.
  6. Microwave the Cake: Cook the mug cake in the microwave on high power for 90 seconds. Check if the cake is cooked through by ensuring there is no wet batter on top; if not fully cooked, microwave in additional 10-second intervals until done. Serve warm directly from the mug or transfer to a plate, optionally dusting with extra cinnamon for garnish.

Notes

  • Microwave wattages vary; adjust cooking time as needed to avoid overcooking.
  • For a richer flavor, use vanilla bean paste, but vanilla extract can be substituted.
  • This recipe makes a single serving and is perfect for last-minute dessert cravings.
  • Use a large mug to prevent the batter from spilling over when microwaving.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.

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