Microwave Lemon Mug Cake
Microwave Lemon Mug Cake is soft, citrusy, and ultra-moist, with bright lemon juice and fragrant zest shining through each tender bite. It’s the kind of quick single-serve treat you’ll crave after dinner or whenever you want a fresh, sunny dessert without turning on the oven.
- Prep2 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
In a small bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, whisk the milk, brown sugar, olive oil, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir until the batter is well combined, leaving a few lumps.
- 2
Grease a large microwave-safe mug with butter. Pour the batter into the mug. Microwave for 3 minutes.
- 3
Remove and let it set for 5 minutes.
- Calories 299.72 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.66 g Moderate
- Carbs 60.65 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.34 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.82 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 89.3 mg High
- Sodium 268.62 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.28 g Low Source
- Sugar 34.53 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 173.03 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate
- Potassium 115.14 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 71.4 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.94 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Microwave Lemon Mug Cake is an American breakfast recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 7 mins, serves 2, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Brown Sugar. Each serving provides about 299.72 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Microwave Lemon Mug Cake?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Microwave Lemon Mug Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Butter. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Microwave Lemon Mug Cake?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Microwave Lemon Mug Cake?
- About 7 mins in total: 2 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 299.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Microwave Lemon Mug Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
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