Maple Mug Cake is a great way to curb your sweet tooth and make a single-serving dessert. All you need is a microwave-safe mug and a few simple ingredients. It's a great option for a quick dessert, late-night snack, or fun way to treat yourself anytime.
I love having a list of easy dessert recipes that I can whip up when the craving hits. With a quick cooking time of less than 2 minutes, this is the best mug cake full of maple flavor.
It's also nice having a single serving dessert, so that way, there are fewer dishes to clean up in the end. The small portion fills my belly, and I love knowing that I can make this coffee mug treat anytime that I want.
Be sure to try my Oreo Mug Cake and this Apple Cinnamon Mug Cake for two other top picks.
Ingredients
- Salted butter - Adds flavor and also helps keep the cake moist.
- Vanilla extract - For added flavor.
- Maple extract - Adds more maple flavor.
- Milk - Thins out the cake batter mixture.
- Maple syrup - The star of the show!
- All-purpose flour - Needed to give the cake structure.
- Baking powder - Helps the mixture rise while heating up in the microwave.
- Salt - Just a tiny pinch to enhance the other flavors.
See recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Maple Mug Cake
Step One: Add the butter to your coffee mug and microwave until it is melted. Add the remaining ingredients.
Step Two: Stir until the batter is smooth.
Step Three: Microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Microwave times will vary depending on your microwave. You want the cake to puff up and the top to be slightly shiny, not wet.
Top Tip
Make sure that you use a mug whose handle won't get hot, or you'll burn your hand. I always test the handle by carefully touching it before grabbing it fully, just to be safe. Keep in mind that the mug itself may be hot, so use a potholder if needed.
Substitutions
- Extracts - You can use any flavor of extracts that you want for this particular mug cake recipe. Just remember that changing the maple extract will change the maple flavor.
- Unsalted Butter - If you don't have salted butter, use unsalted butter and add an extra tiny pinch of salt to the batter.
Variations
- Chocolate chips - Add some chocolate chips to the batter before cooking, or even to the top as a topping.
- Toppings - Speaking of toppings, you can always drizzle with some pure maple syrup as an easy way to add sweetness. Whipped cream is another favorite.
- Milk - You can use oat milk or almond milk for different options. It may change the flavor and consistency somewhat.
- Cocoa powder - Add a bit of cocoa powder, and you can turn this into a chocolate mug cake recipe just like that.
See this Hot Cocoa Mug Cake as a fun recipe to make during the colder months.
Equipment
All you need to make mug cake recipes really is a mug that can safely be heated in the microwave. It's hard to believe that it's as simple as that, but it is! A spoon or small whisk is also helpful for mixing the batter.
Storage
Since this recipe is made as a single serving, there really isn't a big need for storage. If you do have some left in the mug that you want to eat later, just cover it with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge. Reheat for a short time and enjoy again within 1 day.
I don't recommend freezing any leftovers. Since it takes less than 2 minutes to make fresh, that is always going to be my recommendation for the best flavor and taste.
It's also best made fresh rather than preparing the batter ahead of time.
Common Questions
You'll want to visually look at the mug cake. It shouldn't have any wiggle to it, and the top should look set rather than wet. You can also use a clean butter knife to stick into the middle once it's done cooking. If there is no wet batter on the knife when taking it out, the mug cake is done and fully cooked.
It really does cook up the best in a mug, but you could use a microwave-safe dish or container that is similar in size. Just follow the steps on the printable recipe card to make and enjoy.
Related
Looking for other recipes like this? Try these:
- Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
- Passion Fruit Mocktail
- Chocolate Chips Hot Chocolate
- Single Serve Chocolate Cookie
📖 Recipe
Maple Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon maple extract
- 2 tablespoon milk
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Add butter to your mug. Microwave until softened.
- Stir extracts, milk, and maple syrup into the butter.
- Add flour and baking powder and stir until combined.
- Microwave mug cake 1.5 minutes.
Nutrition
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