Easy cinnamon bun single serve microwave mug cake with vanilla frosting
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Easy cinnamon bun single serve microwave mug cake with vanilla frosting
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Easy cinnamon bun single serve microwave mug cake with vanilla frosting
" eos="" data-orig-size="3285,4552" data-image-title="Single serve cinnamon bun mug cake" data-image-caption="" height="1053" />This cinnamon bun inspired recipe is all about instant gratification, and uses simple pantry ingredients that you probably have in your cupboard. This soft and fluffy cake is topped with a spoonful of thick frosting and is perfect for when you need a quick pick-me-up. Use a standard sized mug, (too small and you’ll have a volcano rather than a mug cake). Keep in mind that microwave cooking times do vary so keep an eye on your cake, the top should be dry to the touch once it’s cooked. I found that 90 seconds was perfect, and you definitely don’t want to overcook it because nobody likes dry cake. Try this no fuss mug cake soon!
You might also enjoy making these small batch chocolate liqueur brownies or these lemon and rose mini cakes.
Easy cinnamon bun single serve microwave mug cake with vanilla frosting
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Easy cinnamon bun single serve microwave mug cake with vanilla frosting
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- Servings: 1
Glaze
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) icing sugar
- 5 ml (1 tsp) butter, melted
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) milk
Cinnamon cake
- 50 g cake flour
- 35 g castor sugar
- 2.5 ml (½ tsp) baking powder
- 1.25 ml (¼ tsp) ground cinnamon
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) butter, melted
- 50 ml milk
- 1.25 ml (¼ tsp) vanilla extract
1.) To make the glaze place the icing sugar in a small bowl. Add the butter and milk. Mix until smooth and set aside.
2.) Place the flour, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix to combine. Add the butter, milk and vanilla. Stir until just combined.
3.) Lightly grease a microwave safe mug and pour in the batter. Microwave at full power for 1½ minutes or until the cake is just cooked through. Allow to stand for two minutes, then top with with the glaze and enjoy while warm.
