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1 Minute Coffee Mug Cake in Microwave

1 Minute Coffee Mug Cake in Microwave

These small coffee mug cakes use instant coffee in a batter made with egg, milk and oil. The video divides the batter among small lined cups and microwaves them for a quick individual dessert.
Dietary note: Contains eggs and dairy. This recipe is not vegan.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Dessert

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Egg, medium
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) Granulated Sugar
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) Vegetable OIl
  • 1/2 cup (100 ml) Milk
  • 3/4 cup (100 g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp (4 g) Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp (4 g) Instant Coffee

Instructions
 

  • Lightly beat the egg, then whisk in the sugar until dissolved. Add the oil and milk and whisk together.
  • Sift in the flour in additions, mixing between additions. Add the baking powder and instant coffee and mix until combined.
  • Divide the batter among small microwave-safe cups lined with microwave-safe paper liners, as demonstrated. Leave space for the cakes to rise.
  • Microwave for 1 minute as shown in the video. Check that the cake is set and adjust as needed for your microwave and cup size. Let cool enough to handle before serving.

Video

Notes

The video uses small cups and specifies 1 minute of microwaving. It does not clearly state the operating wattage; a larger mug or different number of cups can require a different time.
Keyword cake, coffee, microwave, Mug Cake