An easy vanilla mug cake that is a moist, soft and delicious. This is a classic vanilla mug cake that can be made in less than 5 minutes and its egg less too. Learn to make Vanilla Mug Cake with step by step pictures and video.
This vanilla mug cake is one of the best moist mug cakes that I have ever made. This is one of the easiest mug cakes recipes with vanilla flavor and loads of sprinkles. Mittu is fond of anything vanilla so that is the only urge for me to make this. To my surprise it came out so moist and delicious that I fell in love with it too.
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About Vanilla Mug Cake
Vanilla mug cake is made by baking a blend of flour, baking powder, sugar, butter, milk and vanilla extract in a mug. Mug cakes are nothing but cake made in a coffee mug. Mug cakes can be made either in microwave oven or in an OTG oven. Make sure to use oven safe mugs.
Mug cakes are savior when you have sudden sweet or dessert cravings, they can be made in minutes to satisfy your cravings. This vanilla mug cake comes out so moist and fluffy that I am sure you will make it often.
Mug cakes are best for single servings also you can control the portion of sweet intake. It calls for just pantry staples so you can make it anytime. This is so easy that you can even stir everything together in a mug and bake it.
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Vanilla Mug Cake Ingredients
- Flour – You can use either maida (all-purpose flour) or wheat flour for this recipe. I have tried with both and they work well.
- Sweetener – Use granulated white sugar. You can use brown sugar for a healthy alternate.
- Rising agent – Baking powder is used as a rising agent here.
- Fat – Melted butter along with sugar gives a moistness to the cake. You can even replace butter with flavorless oil.
- Vanilla extract – Vanilla extract is used to make the cake vanilla flavored.
- Milk – Use boiled cooled down milk. Do not use hot milk.
How to make Vanilla Mug Cake Step by Step
1.To a bowl add 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoon flour, 3 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Salt is optional, it is added to lift the sweetness.
2.Whisk it well for even mixing.
3.Add 2 tablespoon melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence.
4.Add 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon milk to it.
5.Whisk well until smooth without any lumps. Do not over mix. The batter is slightly runny like this.
6.Pour into oven safe mugs. Make sure there is space on the top as the cake will rise a bit.
7.Microwave, in high power for 2-3 minutes. If in OTG Oven : Preheat oven at 180 DEG C for 10 minutes. Bake in preheated oven at 180 DEG C for 12-15 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
8.Add sprinkles and enjoy!
Enjoy hot or warm!
Expert Tips
- I used my OTG for baking and it took around 15 minutes for the cake to get done. Check after 12 minutes itself then proceed as each oven varies.
- If you are microwaving, the it depends on your ovens high power, so keep and eye after 2 minutes. The texture of the cake might slightly vary if using microwave.
- You can add chocolate chips in the batter if you like.
- You can add nuts or tutti frutti or any dry fruits of your choice too.
- You can easily adapt this recipe and make fun flavors and variations.
Serving & Storage
Vanilla Mug Cake tastes best when warm, hot & cold too! You can consume it even next day after refrigerating it! Just warm it if its too dry and then serve. Serve it as such or with whipping cream and sprinkles.
FAQS
1.What type of mug to use?
Use only oven safe mugs. Regular coffee mugs may break while baking in high power so always check before using it in the oven. Not all microwave safe mugs are safe fro oven so always check before using.
2.What can I replace with melted butter?
You can replace melted butter with oil. Make sure to use oil without any flavor.
3.Can I use brown sugar?
Yes you can replace white sugar with brown sugar but the color of the cake will be in a slightly brown shade also the taste will differ.
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Vanilla Mug Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp flour
- 3 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp milk
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
Instructions
- To a bowl add 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoon flour, 3 tablespoon sugar, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- Whisk it well for even mixing.
- Add 2 tablespoon melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence.
- Add 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon milk to it.
- Whisk well until smooth without any lumps. Do not over mix. The batter is slightly runny like this.
- Pour into oven safe mugs. Make sure there is space on the top as the cake will rise a bit.
- Microwave, in high power for 2-3 minutes. If in OTG Oven : Preheat oven at 180 deg C for 10 mins. Bake in preheated oven at 180 DEG C for 12-15 minutes or until a tooth pick inserted comes out clean.
- Add sprinkles and enjoy!
- Enjoy hot or warm!
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Notes
- I used my OTG for baking and it took around 15 minutes for the cake to get done. Check after 12 minutes itself then proceed as each oven varies.
- If you are microwaving, the it depends on your ovens high power, so keep and eye after 2 minutes. The texture of the cake might slightly vary if using microwave.
- You can add chocolate chips in the batter if you like.
- You can add nuts or tutti frutti or any dry fruits of your choice too.
- You can easily adapt this recipe and make fun flavors and variations.
Sridevi
What can be substituted for butter? Please suggest with measure
Sharmilee J
You can substitue with oil, same measure
Kanmani
Hi Sharmi… please post chettinad manakolam recipe…
Mathangi
This looks sooo delicious and easy to make!
What kind of oven would you suggest for a beginner who wants to start baking? Appreciate your time 🙂
Sharmilee J
Kindly check my oven posts for more detailed info about ovens
Sowndharya
Hi Sharmi,
What flour you have used here
Sharmilee J
I used maida
Harini
Hi yummy recipe.cup looks attractive .can we use microwave safe mugs in OTG?or can we use normal ceramic coffee cups ?
Sharmilee J
it should be oven safe
Silpa
What is the substitute for milk? Can I use plant based milk?
Sharmilee J
You can use almond milk or cashew milk.