Craving a gooey, honey-licious treat in minutes? This Honey Mug Cake is your answer. Made in 5 minutes with just a few ingredients and microwave, this single-serving dessert is ready in a flash. The result? A soft, moist cake with a delightful sticky pudding texture - perfect for satisfying those sudden sweet cravings.
What is a Mug Cake?
Mug cakes - the name says it all! These single-serve wonders are whipped up right in a mug using your trusty microwave. Simple? Absolutely.
That's the beauty of mug cakes. They're the perfect solution for those times when a full-blown cake craving hits but you're short on time or ingredients.
And the best part? They're incredibly delicious little treats. This mug cake made with honey as the key ingredient is just one example.
So next time you're craving a quick and easy dessert, ditch the preheat and grab a mug! Mug cakes are the perfect way to indulge without the commitment of a full-sized cake.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- With a soft, moist texture and a delightful gooey center, it will satisfy your sweet tooth without any guilt.
- Short on time? No problem! This mug cake requires just a few basic ingredients you probably already have on hand, and whips up in a mere 5 minutes from start to finish.
- This mug cake is amazing just like this Oreo, Nutella, Chocolate Chip and Cinnamon Roll mug cakes.
Honey - A Powerhouse of Flavor
Honey is a natural sweetener, a thick, golden-brown syrup produced by honeybees. They collect nectar from flowering plants, transforming it into this delicious and supersaturated liquid with a high sugar content.
- Varieties: Honey comes in over 300 varieties, each boasting a unique color, flavor, and aroma. Common types include clover, wildflower, and manuka honey. Look for varieties labeled raw, unfiltered, or organic for specific qualities. Be aware of imitations as well.
- Use in Baking/Cooking: Honey, a traditional baking and cooking sweetener for centuries, offers more than just flavor. It contains antioxidants, minerals, and boasts anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties.
- Long Shelf Life: Honey's unique composition grants it a near-indefinite shelf life. Archaeological evidence suggests it can even last for centuries.
Ingredients
Baking Pro Tips
1. Unless a recipe says otherwise, always use room-temperature ingredients. This helps them mix together smoothly and evenly, for perfect results every time.
2. Ditch the measuring cups and grab your digital scale. Weighing dry ingredients in grams ensures perfect accuracy and consistent results.
- All Purpose Flour: provides the base of this cake.
- Brown Sugar adds a caramel-like flavor.
- Honey is the hero of this mug cake. Use high quality runny honey for this recipe.
- Vegetable Oil is the fat used in this mug cake.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Gluten-Free Twist? Simply swap the all-purpose flour for gluten-free flour in equal ratio. This recipe also works with almond flour. Use the same amount and omit the baking powder if using self-rising flour.
- Feel free to substitute vegetable oil with either olive oil or butter, using the same amount.
- Craving chocolate? Infuse your honey mug cake with melty goodness by adding 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips to the batter.
- Love the warm aroma of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice? Add a pinch to your honey mug cake batter for a delightful twist.
This recipe hasn't been tested with alternative substitutions or variations. If you choose to replace or include different ingredients, we'd love to hear about your experience. Please share your feedback in the comments section below!
How to Make Honey Mug Cake
Detailed Instructions Below! See the key steps here, then head to the recipe card below for full instructions.
- Combine the wet ingredients and sugar together. Give a stir.
2. Add in the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix.
3. Mix it until it is combined.
4. Wipe off the batter from the sides of the mug for an even and smooth rise. Place the mug in the microwave and 'bake' for about 90 seconds. Check with a tooth pick if it comes out clean the cake is ready. If not bake for another 30 seconds.
Serving Suggestions
- Fresh Fruits & Berries: Serve this mug cake alongside your preferred fresh berries like strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries. Alternatively, you can pair it with any fresh fruit such as cherries, bananas, or pineapple.
- Ice Cream: For a perfect combination, serve it alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or any other flavor that tempts your taste buds.
- Sauces: Add an extra layer of indulgence by drizzling honey or chocolate sauce over the top of the cake.
- Whipped Cream or Cream Cheese Frosting: Complete your cake serving by adding a dollop of freshly whipped cream or Cream Cheese Frosting for an extra touch of decadence.
Expert Tips
- Choose Your Honey: Thicker honey can be difficult to incorporate in this recipe. Opt for runny honey for a smoother batter.
- Honey Tip: If your honey is crystallized and hard to measure, there are a couple of easy fixes! You can place the honey jar in a warm water bath for a few minutes, or heat it gently on the stovetop over low heat, until it loosens up. Once it's runny, stir it into your mug cake batter.
- For a Flawless Rise: Before popping your mug cake in the microwave, take a moment to wipe down the sides with a paper towel. This removes any stray batter that might climb the mug and cause uneven rising. The result? A perfectly smooth and delicious Honey Mug Cake.
Recipe FAQs
Follow the mug cake preparation instructions as directed. Then, transfer the mug to a preheated oven set to 350°F and bake for approximately 15 to 18 minutes. Ensure the cake springs back to touch or insert a toothpick in the center; it should come out clean when the cake is done.
Select a bowl of similar size to the mug and use it to prepare the cake. This will result in a dome-shaped cake rather than the tall, mug-shaped cake. Ensure the bowl is microwave-safe.
How to Store
Refrigerator
While this Honey Mug Cake is best enjoyed fresh and warm, leftovers happen. Simply cover the mug snugly with plastic wrap to prevent drying out. The wrapped mug cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a day.
Reheating Instructions
When you're ready to enjoy your leftover cake, pop the mug in the microwave for a few seconds to warm it through and bring back that gooey goodness.
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Recipe
Honey Mug Cake
Equipment
- Microwave safe mug.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon all-purpose flour (32 g)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder (1.25 g)
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar (24 g)
- 2 tablespoon honey (42 g)
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil (28 g)
- 1 egg
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Take a microwave safe mug and add egg, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and sugar. Combine until mixed.
- Add in the all purpose flour, baking powder and salt in the wet ingredients. Stir until combined.
- Place the mug in the microwave and let it cook in 30 seconds interval. It may take anywhere from 60 - 90 seconds. Mine took 90 seconds.
- Check with a cake inserter into the center of the cake and if it comes out clean the cake is ready.
Notes
- Choose Your Honey: Thicker honey can be difficult to incorporate in this recipe. Opt for runny honey for a smoother batter.
- Honey Tip: If your honey is crystallized and hard to measure, there are a couple of easy fixes! You can place the honey jar in a warm water bath for a few minutes, or heat it gently on the stovetop over low heat, until it loosens up. Once it's runny, stir it into your mug cake batter.
- For a Flawless Rise: Before popping your mug cake in the microwave, take a moment to wipe down the sides with a paper towel. This removes any stray batter that might climb the mug and cause uneven rising. The result? A perfectly smooth and delicious Honey Mug Cake.
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