Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake Recipe | Eggless, Microwave

In less than 5 minutes, this Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake will be ready to eat and enjoy! The apple flavor makes this single serving dessert a must-make recipe any time of year. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or enjoy it just like it is!

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I love knowing that I make make this apple mug cake recipe right in my favorite coffee mug. It's not only delicious, but it's a great way to use fresh apple with minimal prep time. And less dirty dishes!

After just a couple minutes of time, you'll have the perfect size dessert or delicious small cake. This mug recipe is a simple way to bring the fall flavors into your home for a yummy dessert or quick snack!

If you're a fan of easy dessert recipes, be sure to try this Hot Cocoa Mug Cake and this Carrot Mug Cake as well!

Ingredients

Salted butter - If you don't have salted, you can use unsalted butter, but add just a tiny pinch of salt.
Peeled and diced apples - Choose your favorite type of apples, like a Gala apple or a Granny Smith apple.
Vanilla extract - For flavor.
Milk - Helps to thin out the cake batter a little bit.
Brown sugar - For added sweetness. If you choose a tart apple you might want to increase the sugar a bit.
All-purpose flour - The main ingredient needed to make the batter in the mug.
Ground Cinnamon - A must if you're making cinnamon apple mug cake!
Baking powder - Adds a fluffy texture to the apple cake.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake

Step One: Add the butter and apples to the bottom of the mug. Put the mug in the microwave for about 45 seconds or until softened.

Step Two: Stir in the vanilla, milk, and brown sugar. Add the flour, cinnamon and baking powder. Stir until combined.

Step Three: Put the mug back into the microwave for 1.5 minutes.

Step Four: You can eat the cake right from the mug or invert it onto a serving plate. Just loosen it with a knife first.

Top Tip

Cooking the apples first in the butter is necessary for them to be the right texture. Don't skip this step.

Substitutions

Maple syrup - To cut down on the added sugar, you can use maple syrup or honey in place of the brown sugar. This will change the sweet factor of the apple pie cake, but it will still be delicious.

Variations

Caramel sauce - Don't forget to have fun with the toppings of this apple pie mug cake! Once the cooking time has passed, remove the cake from the microwave-safe mug and add toppings. This fluffy cake would be great with caramel sauce, ice cream, or whipped cream. Perfect for your sweet tooth.

See this Cherry Apple Crumble for another fun dessert where the apple is the star of the show!

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Equipment

All you'll need to make this treat is a large mug that is microwave-safe, measuring spoons, and a spoon to stir!

Storage

I consider this one of my same day recipes to eat and enjoy. Since it's fast and simple to make, I always make it when the craving strikes. I don't rememmend cooking this and saving it for later. It's best eaten fresh!

You can, however, make it and then reheat it on a microwave-safe plate, if need be. The texture might be a bit less fluffy, but the flavor should still be there.

For this reason I also don't recommend making and freezing the mug cake, either.

cinnamon apple mug cake inverted onto plate

Common Questions

Do I need to use a whole apple for this dessert?

You can, or you can use as little of the apple as you want. The more apple that you use, the more apple flavoring it will have. Just be sure that you clean and peel the apple, and then add whatever amount that you want into the recipe after that.

How do I add a nice crunch to the top of this mug cake recipe?

If you're thinking of making this into an apple crisp cake recipe, you can easily use oatmeal, butter, and brown sugar mixed together to put on top of the cake as well. It may not get quite as crispy as you want it to, but it will add a fun flavor and texture!

How do I know when the mug cake is done?

The best way to tell if the mug cake is done cooking is to use the toothpick test. Insert a clean toothpick into the middle of the mug cake. If the toothpick comes out clean, the mug cake is ready. If there is wet batter on the toothpick, it needs a little bit more cooking time.

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Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake

This easy eggless Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake recipe is ready in just a few minutes! This single serving dessert is a must-make!

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Prep Time 2

Cook Time 2

Total Time 4

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 363.6 kcal

Ingredients

1 tablespoon salted butter
¼ cup peeled and diced apples
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoon milk
2 tablespoon brown sugar
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking powder

Instructions

Add the butter and chopped apples to your mug. Microwave until softened, about 45 seconds.
Stir the vanilla extract, milk, and brown sugar into the apples and butter. Add the flour, cinnamon, and baking powder and stir until combined.
Microwave the mug cake for 1.5 minutes. Let cool for a minute or two. Enjoy warm with vanilla ice cream, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 363.6kcalCarbohydrates: 55.7gProtein: 5gFat: 13.2gSaturated Fat: 8.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 35.5mgSodium: 327.2mgPotassium: 180.3mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 29.3gVitamin A: 442.6IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 213.2mgIron: 2mg

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