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A quick single-serving cinnamon swirl butter cake made in one mug with just 6 tablespoons of flour.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 0.25 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe mug 12–16 oz size

Method
 

  1. Mix flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Whisk melted butter, milk, egg yolk, and vanilla in a mug.
  3. Stir dry ingredients into wet until smooth.
  4. Layer half the batter, cinnamon sugar, then remaining batter.
  5. Microwave 60–75 seconds until set. Rest 1 minute before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 7gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 34gVitamin A: 18IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 12mg

Notes

Do not overcook. Let rest 1 minute after microwaving for best texture.

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