Moist Lemon Mug Cake Recipe
A soft and tangy Lemon Mug Cake made in the microwave with simple ingredients. Ready in minutes for the perfect single-serve lemon dessert.
Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp milk whole milk or 2%
- ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest for extra bold lemon flavor!
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk for richness and moisture
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, ¼ tsp baking powder, Pinch salt
- Stir in melted butter, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Mix until smooth.1 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp milk, ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice, ½ tsp lemon zest, ¼ tsp vanilla extract, 1 egg yolk
- Heat for 50-60 seconds until the top looks set but still slightly glossy. (Start with 50 sec and add 10-sec increments if needed.)
- Let it cool for a minute before eating. Serve it with a scoop of ice cream, lemon curd, or a dusting of powdered sugar!
Nutrition
Calories: 380Calories | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 118mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 132mg | Iron: 2mg
