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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.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 1 person

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.

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Notes

Mug Size: 250-300 ml (8-10 oz)
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