Two Minute Apple Mug Cake for One quick snack recipes
Hi I am Lila and this tiny cake saves me on long days. I want warm apple aroma, a soft crumb, and a spoon that keeps dipping back in. The batter comes together fast, and the first bite tastes like a hug from the oven even though we used the microwave. No mess, no stress, just a sweet win in a big mug. I learned this trick on a busy weeknight when my kid asked for dessert right before bedtime. We chopped a crisp apple and I said let us try a quick mix right here in the mug. Two minutes later we had tender cake with pockets of fruit that popped with cinnamon. I took the first forkful and thought wow we did that. You will smell warm spice, hear a tiny sigh as the cake settles, and feel the steam on your face. You can swap milk types, use oil or butter, and add a pinch of nutmeg if you like. Want a bigger treat. Drop a spoon of yogurt or ice cream on top and call it done. We keep this in our back pocket for movie nights and emergency cravings. It is forgiving, it is friendly, and it is re…
- Time: 5 min
- Servings: 1
Source: Lila Cooks
Ingredients
- tablespoons all purpose flour
- tablespoons granulated sugar
- quarter teaspoon baking powder
- one half teaspoon ground cinnamon
- nutmeg optional
- salt
- tablespoons milk dairy or plant
- tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
- one quarter teaspoon vanilla extract
- one quarter cup finely diced apple