Matcha Green Tea Mug Cake
This matcha green tea mug cake is vibrant, earthy, and ready in just a few minutes in the microwave. The matcha gives it a naturally bright green color and a pleasantly bitter, fragrant depth that the maple syrup balances beautifully. Made with milk and oil, no eggs needed. A quick and unique treat for any matcha lover who wants something sweet right now. Also try my Matcha Green Tea Cupcakes, Chocolate Mug Cake, or Coffee Mug Cake.
Matcha Green Tea Mug Cake
This matcha mug cake combines green-tea powder with maple syrup, milk and vanilla. Mix the batter in a small bowl, transfer to a mug and microwave for 50 seconds at 1000 W.Dietary note: Contains dairy. This recipe is not vegan.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp (25 g) All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) Matcha Green Tea
- 3 tbsp (45 ml) Milk
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) Maple Syrup
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) Vegetable Oil
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Vanilla Extract
- Powdered sugar optional, for topping
Instructions
- Mix the flour, baking powder and matcha powder in a bowl.
- Add the milk, maple syrup, vanilla and oil. Whisk until combined and transfer to a microwave-safe mug.
- Microwave at 1000 W for 50 seconds, adjusting as needed for your microwave. Let cool enough to eat and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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