Apple Mug Cake Recipe
This quick and easy Apple Mug Cake recipe is perfect for a warm, comforting treat made right in your microwave. Featuring tender, pre-cooked apple chunks combined with a buttery, spiced batter, this single-serving cake comes together in under 10 minutes. Serve it hot with a scoop of ice cream for a delightful dessert that’s perfect anytime you crave something sweet without the fuss of traditional baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 9 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 1 cup chopped apples (from 1 small-medium size apple)
Wet Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: Wash, peel, and core the apple, then chop it into ¼-inch cubes to measure one cup. This ensures even cooking and a tender texture in the final cake.
- Pre-cook the Apples: Place the chopped apples in a microwave-safe large coffee mug. Microwave for 2 minutes to soften them, reduce excess moisture, and intensify their natural flavor.
- Add Butter and Milk: Remove the mug from the microwave and stir in the room-temperature unsalted butter until fully melted. Then mix in the milk to create a smooth base for the cake batter. Using room-temperature butter prevents drastic temperature drops that could negatively impact the cake’s texture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and vanilla extract directly into the mug. Mix thoroughly until the batter is well combined and smooth with no dry pockets. This creates the perfect structure for your mug cake.
- Microwave the Cake: Microwave the mug cake for 1 minute and 50 seconds if you’re using a wide mug, or 2 minutes for a regular-sized mug as shown in photos. This timed cooking ensures the cake is fully cooked but still moist inside.
- Rest Before Serving: After microwaving, leave the mug inside the microwave closed for an additional 10 to 20 seconds to prevent shrinkage and help the cake finish setting perfectly.
- Serve: Enjoy the mug cake hot, ideally topped with a scoop of ice cream for an indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Use a large microwave-safe mug to allow for batter expansion during cooking without overflow.
- Room-temperature butter is critical for the best texture and moisture retention.
- Let the cake rest briefly in the microwave after cooking to prevent shrinkage and improve texture.
- You can substitute milk with any plant-based alternative if desired.
- Add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dry ingredients for extra warming spice flavor.
- The cooking time may vary slightly depending on your microwave wattage; adjust accordingly.
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