Donut Mug Cake Recipe

Name: Donut Mug Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons sugar; 6 tablespoons self-rising flour; For topping; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon milk; scant drop red food coloring; colored sprinkles

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons self-rising flour
For topping
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
scant drop red food coloring
colored sprinkles

1
Put the butter into a microwave safe mug and microwave for 20 seconds to melt.
2
Add the egg yolk, milk, vanilla and sugar, then stir with a fork to combine. Add the flour and stir vigorously until batter is smooth. Microwave for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, until the cake has risen and top of the cake is firm to the touch.
3
Let cool for 2 minutes before decorating.
4
In the meantime whisk together the confectioners' sugar with the milk until smooth. Use food coloring to dye glaze pink.
5
When cake is cool, using a melon baller, scoop out a deep divot into the center of the cake. Top with glaze spreading to coat evenly allowing a bit to fall into the center and drip down the sides.
6
Sprinkle with sprinkles and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, 1 egg yolk, 2 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Donut Mug Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Donut Mug Cake

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