Microwave Coffee Cake Mug Recipe
If you love coffee cake, and that crumbly goodness a perfect slice brings, but are worried making it from scratch will take to much time, energy, and messups, this easy to make coffee cake recipe will be for you. Cake in a cup. What’s better than this?

This perfect recipe simply requires a few ingredients, a microwave, and your favorite mug. This cake made in heaven will have your tastebuds watering. Let’s take a look at how you can make this easy coffee cake, like your favorite bakery!
Microwave Coffee Mug Cake Ingredients:
The Delicious Cake Recipe
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Addictive Cinnamon Swirl
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

How to Make Microwave Coffee Cake:
1. Prepare the Swirl: In a small bowl, mix your brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside for later.
2. Make the Cake Batter: In a microwave-safe mug or bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Make sure to mix well.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Once the dry ingredients are mixed, add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Make sure to not overmix. A few lumps are good and will add that decadent coffee cake texture.
4. Swirl it Up: Pour half of your cake batter into your coffee cup or bowl. Then add half of your cinnamon swirl mix on top. Add the rest of your batter, and finish off with the rest of your cinnamon-sugar mix. To create that gorgeous coffee cake marble print, lightly stir the mixture with a toothpick or knife.
5. Microwave to Cook: Place your cake in the microwave. Microwave on high for roughly 1 minute and 30 seconds. The cooking time will vary depending on your microwave. After 1 minute, lightly poke the cake with a toothpick to ensure the entire cake is properly cooked.
6. Cool Down: Remove your microwave mug cake and let it cool for a minute before enjoying your new favorite coffee cake.
7. Serve: Once cooled, enjoy your sweet treat!

Notes/Tips/Possible Substitutions
- Toppings: For some extra flavor and pizazz add a dusting of powdered sugar, chopped walnuts, or chocolate chips.
- Add Fruit: For some added texture and sweetness, try this recipe with the addition of your choice of fruit. Blueberries or chopped apple tastes best.
- Serving Size: This is a single serve coffee cake, but feel free to double it for extra servings of this mug cake recipe.
Microwave Coffee Cake Mug Recipe

This super easy and delicious microwave coffee cake recipe will have you creating your very own mouthwatering dessert in less than 2 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk of choice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Swirl: In a small bowl, mix together your brown sugar and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Make the Cake Batter: In a microwave safe mug or bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add your wet ingredients to your dry ingredients. Make sure not to overmix. A few lumps are perfect!
- Swirl it Up: Pour half of your cake batter into your mug. Then add half of your cinnamon-sugar mix on top. Follow by adding the rest of your cake batter and cinnamon swirl mix.
- Microwave to Cook: Microwave your little cake on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Make sure to check if it's cooked by lightly poking with a toothpick. Make sure there is no goo on the stick!
- Cool Down: Once cooked, remove your mug from the microwave and let cool for a minute.
- Serve: Once cooled, enjoy your sweet treat!
Notes
- Toppings: Add a sprinkle of powdered sugar, some chopped walnuts, or chocolate chips for added flavor.
- Add Fruit: For a more unique taste feel free to add your choice of fruits to the batter. Blueberries and chopped apples taste best.
- Serving Size: This is a single serve coffee cake, but double the recipe to make another!
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