Moist Lemon Mug Cake Recipe
This Lemon Mug Cake Recipe is made with just a few basic fridge and pantry ingredients and is ready in under five minutes.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 380Calories
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 2 tablespoon milk whole milk or 2%
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest for extra bold lemon flavor!
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg yolk for richness and moisture
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoon granulated sugar, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, Pinch salt
- Stir in melted butter, milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and egg yolk. Mix until smooth.1 tablespoon butter, 2 tablespoon milk, ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon lemon zest, ¼ teaspoon 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