About the Mug Cake
Who say's it has to be your birthday to indulge in our fluffy, vanillary Birthday Cake Mug Cake? Whether it's the colourful sprinkles or the dollop of whipped cream on top, this 2 minute microwave wonder is sure to satisfy your sweetest tooth. So, grab a spoon and your favourite mug (microwave safe of course) - this delicious mug cake will be ready before you can say "Netflix & Chill".
*Please note that all microwaves are different and therefore the cooking time can vary. This mug cake was cooked using a 1250W microwave and took 90 seconds on full power. Depending on your microwave the mug cake may take more or less time. The mug cake is ready when it has risen and has started to pull away from the edge of the mug.
Method
Step 1:
Measure the butter into a microwave-proof mug. Microwave for 20-30 seconds until the butter has melted.
Step 2:
Stir in the vanilla and caster sugar.
Step 3:
Add the flour and milk, and stir together until the cake mixture is smooth.
Step 4:
Stir in the rainbow sprinkles.
Step 5:
Microwave for 90 seconds* until the cake has risen and has started to pull away from the edge of the mug.
Step 6:
Decorate with whipped cream and more sprinkles. Grab a spoon and dig in!
Ingredients
For the Mug Cake
- 25g Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 tsp Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Silver Spoon White Caster Sugar
- 4.5 tbsp Allinson's Self Raising Flour
- 3 tbsp Whole or semi-skimmed milk
- 1 tsp Rainbow Jimmie's Sprinkles (or M&Ms/Smarties)
For the Topping
- 1 squirt Whipped cream
- 1 pinch Rainbow Jimmie's Sprinkles (or M&Ms/Smarties)
Utensils
- Microwave
- Microwave Safe Mug
- Spoon
Recipe Reviews
Amazing for a late night snack when you can’t go for a chocolate shop run! Delicious
I love the mug cake but it did taste a little bit like flowers so I do recommend not adding as much flour
So easy & such a lovely sponge...wasn't expecting this to taste as yummy as it does!
SOOOOOO yummy - the sprinkles in the cake mixture make it so sweet! Can't believe you can make a sponge so moist this quickly in a microwave!
Really lovely sponge, would bake this again for sure!
Ingredients
For the Mug Cake
- 25g Unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.5 tsp Nielsen-Massey Vanilla Extract
- 2 tbsp Silver Spoon White Caster Sugar
- 4.5 tbsp Allinson's Self Raising Flour
- 3 tbsp Whole or semi-skimmed milk
- 1 tsp Rainbow Jimmie's Sprinkles (or M&Ms/Smarties)
For the Topping
- 1 squirt Whipped cream
- 1 pinch Rainbow Jimmie's Sprinkles (or M&Ms/Smarties)
Utensils
- Microwave
- Microwave Safe Mug
- Spoon