Snickerdoodle Mug Cake (Quick & Easy Microwave Recipe)

Do you love the cinnamon sugar taste of a snickerdoodle cookie but don’t want to whip up a whole batch of cookies? Snickerdoodle Mug Cake is a single-serving dessert that you can make in minutes in your microwave!

Snickerdoodle Mug Cake

This simple recipe gives you a warm, delicious treat that tastes like a snickerdoodle coffee cake. If you wanted, you could sneak it in with a cup of coffee in the morning and argue it was a great breakfast treat as well!

It’s like a snickerdoodle cookie but a cake!

Cinnamon Sugar Mug Cake (FAQ)

If you’ve never made a mug cake before this is a great recipe to start with. It’s packed with cinnamon sugar flavor. Since it is a microwave recipe, it’s pretty foolproof.

But I’ve shared some of the most frequently asked questions about mug cakes so you can make a perfect cake for yourself.

Are mug cakes safe?

Absolutely! There are no eggs in this recipe so you don’t have to worry about cooking the eggs.

Be sure to cook it for long enough so the flour is cooked thoroughly.

How do you know when a mug cake is cooked?

Press gently on the center of your cake to see if it’s done.

• If it’s still wet, it needs to be cooked longer. Cook for additional 10-second increments until it’s done.
• If it is slightly sticky, the cake is done!
• If the cake feels dry and isn’t sticky when you touch it, you’ve overcooked it.

Do you put egg in mug cake?

This recipe does not call for eggs. The baking powder in the recipe does enough to help the cake batter rise.

How do you make a mug cake?

Basic mug cakes are very easy to make.

Start by mixing your ingredients together in a mug.

Microwave for 1 minute to 1 minute and 15 seconds.

Allow to cook and enjoy!

What type of mug do I need?

You do not need a specific mug but some mugs do work better than others. You want your mug to at least be standard-sized (8-12 ounces). I also recommend using one that is taller rather than one that opens more like a tea cup.

The cake will rise while working in the microwave so you want the mug to have tall enough sides to allow it to do that without overflowing completely.

How do I determine the size of my mug?

Check the bottom of the mug as it may be printed there.

Otherwise, you can fill the mug with water and then pour the water into a measuring cup to see how many ounces it holds.

Can I use brown sugar in this recipe?

You can definitely make this a Brown Sugar mug cake recipe. Simply swap the white sugar in the recipe with brown sugar.

Snickerdoodle Mug Cake Recipe

This recipe makes one serving. It takes about 2 minutes to prep and 1 minute and 15 seconds to cook. With cooling time, this easy mug cake is ready in less than 5 minutes!

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Splash of vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon sugar mixed with a pinch of cinnamon for topping

Step by Step Directions

Stir the flour, sugar, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a medium mug.

Add the milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients in the mug and stir to combine.

Cook in the microwave for 1 minute 15 seconds.

If your cake is still wet, cook in additional 10-15 second increments until it is sticky to the touch.

Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over the top of the cake and allow it to cool before serving.

Tips & Tricks

• The exact cooking time may vary depending on our microwave. I recommend starting with a 1 minute to 1 minute and 15 seconds. If your cake isn’t cooked all the way, continue cooking in 10-15 second increments.
• Mugs with straight sides work better than mugs with sides that angle out. Mugs that go up straight give the cake more room to rise.
• This cake tastes best if eaten right after it is cooked and cooled slightly.

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