Suitable for egg-free diets. This Cinnamon Mug Cake tastes exactly like a simple sweet cinnamon sugar cookie with a fluffy cake texture. Yeap, Snickerdoodle mug desserts are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth with just a couple of basic pantry essentials. No trip to the grocery store needed! Related : Buttermilk Waffles. Plus it’s super easy for kids to measure out the ingredients and make this mug cake recipe, so it’s a perfect playdate project or rainy day activity. Kiddoes especially love to serve these topped with colorful sprinkles, which is an ideal addition when whipping these up for a festive and fun birthday party celebration!
Why You’ll Love It
Super Simple & Quick. In less than 2 minutes in the microwave, you’ll have this deliciously sweet treat. Kids LOOOOVE it. When the kids need some quick entertainment and want a fast dessert, they can make this easy Cinnamon Mug Cake. Basic Pantry Staple Ingredients. You’ve already got these basic ingredients in your pantry. Egg-Free. This is an egg-free cake recipe, so it’s a great option for those with dietary restrictions.
Make It in the Mug. You can make this Snickerdoodle Mug Cake right in the same mug you eat it from. Less dishes, less clean up. Perfect After Dinner Snack. Sometimes you have an undeniable sweet craving after dinner that has to be satisfied. When you don’t have a dessert on hand, this mug cake comes in strong and satisfies any sweet tooth in the house. One Serving Size. Stops you (and the family) from eating too many sweets whistle still having a treat.
You may have seen that Snickerdoodle Mug Cake mixes are available in some grocers or local markets. But, why pay for pre-packaged versions when you already have all the pantry staple ingredients at home?! You’ll save money by making your own from scratch and not buying the stuff with preservatives and other random unnecessary ingredients.
Pantry Ingredients You Will Need
all-purpose floursugarbaking powderground cinnamonmilk salted buttervanilla extract
How to Make A Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
Mix together the cinnamon and sugar for layering and set aside.In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and ground cinnamon.Whisk in milk, melted butter and vanilla extract until well combined.Fill the mug by alternating adding the batter, then cinnamon sugar mixture then sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar on top.Microwave on HIGH for 75-90 secs. Let stand for a few mins before serving. Don’t wait too long as the mug cake dries out the longer it sits.
Chef’s Tip ==> Make sure to eat from in the mug you cooked it in. The cake tends to crumble and fall apart since it doesn’t use an egg as a binding ingredient.
Microwave Desserts Tips
As every microwave temp and time may vary, the first time you make this cake may need some adjusting with the time. As this recipe has no raw ingredients, it’s safe if your cake is a little undercooked.I prefer to cook my Snickerdoodle Mug Cake for the full 90 secs as it helps cook it all evenly through the mug like a full-size cake.Make sure to use a big enough mug to make your dessert. You will need an 11 oz/300 ml mug or larger to make a tasty Snickerdoodle Mug Cake.
I also recommend putting the mug on a microwave-safe plate or napkin to catch any possible overflow of your dessert while cooking. You or the kids can make this right in the mug to avoid dirtying extra dishes, especially if you use a wide mug. But some may be easier to whip all this together in a separate bowl and then transfer to your mug. If you’re entertaining and want to make a Cinnamon Mug Cake for a crowd, you can double, triple or quadruple the recipe and mix in separate larger bowls. Then split and transfer to individual mugs and cook one at a time.
Snickerdoodle Mug Cake Variations
One of the reasons why you’ll love this recipe as mentioned before is that you’ll have these pantry staple ingredients already. However, if you’re short on something here are some substitutions you can make for your Snickerdoodle in a Mug dessert.
If you don’t have salted butter, just use unsalted butter and add a dash of salt to the mix. Short on butter in general, then replace it with some vegetable oil. You can even substitute with unsweetened applesauce. But it will lose a bit of the buttery flavor. Want to change up the spices, try adding cardamom and nutmeg (my faves!). While this dessert is amaaaazing served as is, you can add toppings like whipped cream, yogurt, a small scoop of vanilla ice cream, or even a drizzle of caramel sauce.
FAQs
How Do I Know What Size My Mug Is?
Most people have a variety of sizes of coffee mugs in their kitchen and may not realize it. Generally, a classic coffee mug is like a kids size mug. It’s small and only holds 8 oz. Oversized mugs, which are what most people use, are usually around 11-14 oz in size. In order to make sure you’re using a mug that’s big enough, pour water into your empty mug before using it and then transfer the water to a measuring cup to see how much your mug can hold. Mug desserts, here we come.
Why Don’t You Use an Egg in this Snickerdoodle Mug Cake?
You may find some mug cake recipes out there that call for an egg. For this Snickerdoodle in a Mug recipe, I chose to go egg-less for a few reasons. Mug cake recipes that use an egg usually end up with a runny, or gummy texture that doesn’t seem like it cooked all the way through. With such a small amount of cake batter, it’s hard to get it to blend together and cook thoroughly. Enter this eggless mug cake that has a beautiful fluffy texture and won’t end up as a gummy letdown. Also, egg-free cake is safer to eat. Knowing that microwave cook times and strengths will vary, this should help ease the safety and health factor when letting the kids make a tasty treat.
Serving Suggestions
No-Churn Low Carb Ice Cream.Instant Pot Hot Chocolate.Festive Fruit Punch.Peach Lemonade.
More Dessert Recipes
Bourbon Spice Cupcakes.Oatmeal Cookies. (awesome pantry dessert!)Peanut Butter Banana Brownies.Easy Magic Cookie Bars.
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