Vanilla Mug Cake

I just can't get enough of mug cakes. I love how I can easily make whatever cake I'm craving without turning the kitchen upside down and wasting my whole afternoon. I love this vanilla one because it is so versatile. You could easily add peanut butter, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or even Nutella. I just made the simple vanilla version, but there are certainly a ton of ways you could spice this up.

I got this recipe from a blog called Table for Two:

http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/the-moistest-very-vanilla-mug-cake/

Here is the recipe:

The Moistest Very Vanilla Mug Cake

Prep time

5 mins

Cook time

2 mins

Total time

7 mins

 

Author: Julie Wampler

Recipe type: Dessert, Cake

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup + 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp. baking powder
• ⅛ tsp. salt
• ¼ cup + 2 tbsp. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
• ½ tbsp. vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp. butter, melted

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together dry ingredients.
2. In a measuring cup, whisk together milk, vanilla bean paste, and vanilla extract.
3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients then pour the milk mixture into the center, followed by the melted butter.
4. Whisk until no lumps remain and batter is smooth and well combined.
5. Pour into a 16-ounce microwave-safe mug.
6. Microwave on high for 130 seconds or 2 minutes and 10 seconds.
7. Carefully remove and enjoy!

Recipe by Table for Two at http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/the-moistest-very-vanilla-mug-cake/

If you're an average baker like me, you won't have vanilla bean paste on hand. I simply just omitted the ingredient and added a splash of almond extract-not too much as it is a strong flavor- and kept the amount of vanilla extract the same.If you want your mug cake to have a stronger vanilla taste you could add more, but in my case I didn't feel it was necessary.

I loved making this mug cake. I especially liked how I could turn over my mug and it would come right out onto my plate. It was a delicious treat. Here are some picture of how my mug cake turned out:

I hope you enjoy making this recipe!! Happy Baking!!