
Simply whenever you thought a birthday cake couldn’t get any higher…How about one made in underneath 5 minutes?! This Birthday Mug Cake is such a enjoyable and simple dessert! It’s mild, fluffy, vanilla mug cake that’s bursting with vibrant sprinkles and comes collectively within the microwave. It’s the proper technique to have a good time a birthday or actually ANY big day!
This mug cake batter takes solely a few minutes to stir collectively, after which the cake bakes up within the microwave in one other minute or two. Meaning you’re lower than 5 minutes away from your individual private vanilla cake studded with glad, vibrant sprinkles! Handy in the event you’ve maybe forgotten it’s somebody’s birthday that day? I imply, not prefer it’s occurred to me, however simply saying…
Why Are Mug Desserts Common?
Past the truth that they’re lovable, they’re common as a result of they’re simple to make and it’s single-serving!! If you end up craving cake, however you don’t wish to need to whip out all of your baking tools…this may be your new go-to!


What Is A Mug Cake
A mug cake is precisely as what the title suggests! Utilizing a microwave protected mug, you’ll be able to truly bake in your microwave! Isn’t that cool?! I figured I might give one a whirl and this one turned out so nice. The proper little candy deal with in a pair minutes. My thoughts was blown, my buddies.

For those who’re searching for one other recipe that’s comparable, do that Birthday Cake in a Jar!

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xo Tori
Birthday Mug Cake

Birthday Mug Cake
This Birthday Mug Cake is such a enjoyable and simple dessert! It’s mild, fluffy, vanilla mug cake that is bursting with vibrant sprinkles and comes collectively within the microwave. It is the proper technique to have a good time a birthday or actually ANY big day!!
Elements
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons melted salted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon rainbow sprinkles (plus further for adorning)
- whipped cream (non-compulsory)
Directions
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In a small bowl, whisk collectively flour, sugar, and baking powder till mixed. Whisk within the milk, butter, and vanilla extract and stir till the batter is easy. Fold in 1 teaspoon of the sprinkles. Pour the batter right into a 14 oz (or bigger) microwave-safe mug with straight or excessive sides. Prime with remaining sprinkles if desired!
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Microwave on excessive for 1 ½ – 2 minutes (give or take 30 seconds relying on the energy of your microwave, ours took 2 minutes), or till the cake is completed to your liking. Permit the cake to chill for a few minutes earlier than serving, the mug might be scorching!
