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Few things in life are better than freshly baked coffee cake . The trio of light and airy cake, crunchy cinnamon streusel topping, and sweet glaze is simply unbeatable. But if you live by yourself — or want to satisfy a craving ASAP — making an entire cake isn’t exactly practical.

Enter: this microwave mug cake, a single-serve version of the beloved cake that comes together in just 10 minutes. It’s sweet, it’s spiced, and it’s even finished with that signature glaze. Here’s everything you need to know.

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What’s the Best, Safest Mug for Mug Cake?

This recipe is best made in a 12-ounce or larger microwave-safe mug. Mugs that aren’t microwave-safe tend to get very hot when heated, and have the potential to crack. You’ll still want to use precaution and handle your microwave-safe mug with a hot pad or oven mitt when removing it from the microwave.

If you don’t have a microwave-safe mug on hand, you can use any of the following, as long as they are labeled microwave-safe :

• Small glazed, porcelain ramekins
• Most small ceramic bowls
• Most small glass prep or mise bowls

Credit: Photo: Joe Lingeman; Food Styling: Ben Weiner

How Do I Make a Tender (Not Hard!) Mug Cake?

Perfectly cooked mug cakes are soft and tender — just like oven-baked cakes! If your cake turns out tough or rubbery, especially around the edges, chances are you overcooked it.

To prevent this, start by cooking your cake for the lower end of the time range. After 2 minutes, take it out and touch it: it should feel springy and soft on top. If it’s still raw, give it another 30 seconds and check again. Remember: Microwaves vary greatly in strength, so it may take a few rounds to nail down the best timing.

How Do You Remove a Mug Cake from the Mug?

The great thing about mug cakes is that you can eat them directly from the mug! There’s no need to remove it.

If you do want to flip it out, spray your mug with nonstick cooking spray before mixing up the batter. This will make sure nothing sticks to the mug and the cake comes out easily. If the cake is still giving you trouble, run a thin metal spatula or butter knife around the outside to help loosen it up.

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Coffee Cake Mug Cake

Yield Serves 1

Prep time 7 minutes

Cook time 3 minutes to 3 minutes 30 seconds

• shellfish-free
• fish-free
• alcohol-free
• vegetarian
• peanut-free
• pork-free
• pescatarian
• tree-nut-free
• egg-free
• red-meat-free

Per serving, based on 1 servings. (% daily value)

• Calories 1095
• Fat 48.0 g (73.8%)
• Saturated 29.4 g (147.2%)
• Carbs 158.8 g (52.9%)
• Fiber 3.4 g (13.6%)
• Sugars 98.9 g
• Protein 10.3 g (20.7%)
• Sodium 695.9 mg (29.0%)

Ingredients

For the cake:

• 2 tablespoons

  unsalted butter

• 1/4 cup

  packed light brown sugar

• 1/4 cup

  dairy or unsweetened non-dairy milk

• 1/2 teaspoon

  vanilla extract

• 1/3 cup

  plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

• 1/2 teaspoon

  ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon

  baking powder

• 1/4 teaspoon

  kosher salt

For the streusel topping:

• 2 tablespoons

  unsalted butter

• 3 tablespoons

  all-purpose flour

• 2 tablespoons

  packed light brown sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon

  ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon

  kosher salt

For the drizzle (optional):

• 2 tablespoons

  powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon

  dairy or unsweetened non-dairy milk, plus more as needed

Instructions

1. Make the cake batter: Microwave 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a 12-ounce or larger microwave-safe mug or deep ramekin on HIGH power until melted, 25 to 30 seconds.

2. Add 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup milk, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir with a fork until the sugar is mostly dissolved. Add 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir with the fork until a smooth, loose batter forms with no pockets of unincorporated flour.

3. Make the streusel topping: Microwave 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small microwave-safe bowl on HIGH power until melted, 25 to 30 seconds. Add 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt. Stir with a fork until moistened and crumbly. Scatter the streusel over the cake batter.

4. Microwave on HIGH power until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs stuck to it, 2 to 2 1/2 minutes. (Cooking time will vary greatly depending on the strength of your microwave. Start with 2 minutes and check for doneness before adding more time.)

5. Make the drizzle (optional): Place 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon milk in a small bowl and stir until smooth and thick yet pourable. Add more milk to thin it out as needed. Drizzle over the mug cake and serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

Make ahead: The streusel topping can be made up to 1 week in advance and refrigerated in a small airtight container or zip-top bag.

Jesse Szewczyk

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