Vegan Cinnamon Roll Mugcake (Microwave, 60 Seconds!)
All the flavor of a cinnamon roll – soft vanilla cake, sticky cinnamon swirl, and a simple glaze – in under 5 minutes, with no yeast, no proofing, no rolling, and no oven. This beginner-friendly microwave mug cake uses the half-and-half filling method: layers inside for flavor, caramelized on top for that signature cinnamon roll look. Ready in 60 seconds.
Vegan Cinnamon Roll Mugcake (Microwave, 60 Seconds!)
This vegan cinnamon roll mugcake gives you a soft vanilla mug cake, a brown sugar cinnamon swirl and a simple icing glaze in under 5 minutes. It is made in the microwave with no yeast, no proofing and no oven, perfect when you want one warm cinnamon roll-style treat right now.
Ingredients
BATTER
- 4 tbsp (30 g) All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Superfine granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp Baking powder
- pinch Salt
- 3 tbsp Water (or plant milk)
- 1½ tbsp Avocado oil (any neutral oil)
- ½ tsp Vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp Apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
Cinnamon Swirl Filling
- 1½ tbsp Brown sugar
- ¾ tsp Ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp Avocado oil (any neutral oil)
Icing Sugar Glaze
- 3 tbsp Powdered icing sugar
- 1 tsp Water
Instructions
Cinnamon Filling
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and oil until it forms a wet, sandy paste.
- Set aside. This goes into the mug in layers – not stirred into the batter.
Batter
- Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to your mug. Stir with a fork until combined.
- Add the water, oil, vanilla extract, and apple cider vinegar.
- Mix until a smooth batter forms – about 20 seconds. Do not overmix.
Layer the Filling
- Spoon half the batter into the mug and smooth lightly.
- Spoon half the cinnamon filling over the batter in a thin layer.
- Spoon the remaining batter on top and gently smooth to cover the filling.
- Spread the remaining half of the cinnamon filling evenly over the top of the batter – this gives the mug cake its beautiful warm color and caramelized cinnamon top.
- Microwave on full power for 60 seconds straight — do not stop and restart halfway through.
- The muffin is done when the edges look set and the cinnamon top looks caramelised and slightly darkened.
Glaze & Finish
- While the muffin microwaves, whisk together the powdered icing sugar and water in a small bowl until smooth and pourable. It should be thick enough to coat a spoon but still flow slowly – add an extra drop of water if needed.
- Let the muffin rest for 30 seconds after microwaving.
- Drizzle or spoon the glaze generously over the warm muffin, letting it pool into the caramelised cinnamon top.
- Eat immediately from the mug, or run a knife around the edge and invert onto a plate for the full cinnamon roll reveal.
