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    Home » Microwave » Eggless Microwave Vanilla Mug Cake

    Eggless Microwave Vanilla Mug Cake

    Posted on December 20, 2021 · Last Updated on December 20, 2021 · By Srividhya G · 15 Comments

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    Eggless single-serving vanilla mug cake made in the microwave! A quick dessert perfect for those sweet-tooth cravings. 

    eggles vanilla mug cake served in ramekins with spoons on the side

    As much as I love to bake eggless cakes and cookies, I love to make quick desserts in the microwave, especially mug cakes. As these are single-serving, you can easily control the portions without worrying about overeating. If you don’t want to bake a big cake, these microwave single-serving cakes are your best bet. 

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    • Ingredients
    • Microwave cooking instructions
    • Dietary specifications
    • How to make eggless vanilla mug cake.
    • Recipe notes
    • More microwave single-serving cakes
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    This eggless vanilla mug cake is the kiddo’s favorite, and it’s a staple in our household. Earlier I used to make it for my son, and now my soon-to-be teenager makes it independently. Yes, it’s that simple. 

    Ingredients

    It’s a basic eggless vanilla cake, and we only have a handful of ingredients. The only exotic ingredient that we have here is condensed milk. (Check recipe notes for variation)

    Dry ingredients:

    Flour – I have used unbleached all-purpose flour, and I have always used all-purpose flour and haven’t tested with wheat flour.

    Sugar: Granulated sugar works well, but you can also use brown sugar. 

    Baking powder: We need ¼ tsp of baking powder. Make sure to use good-quality baking powder. 

    Wet ingredients:

    We need an equal measure (1 tbsp) of condensed milk, regular milk, and vegetable oil. Apart from this, we also need vanilla essence. Two drops are more than sufficient. More essence makes the cake bitter. 

    Microwave cooking instructions

    Test the cake for doneness by inserting the toothpick, and it should come out clean without wet batter. It’s ok if the toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs clinging to it. The cooking time might vary depending upon your microwave power setting. But it shouldn’t take more than 90 seconds. 

    I have tested this recipe in 3 different microwaves with different power settings. 

    • I used my 900W microwave for this recipe, and 60 seconds worked perfectly.  
    • If you are using a 1250W microwave, 45 seconds is sufficient.
    • For a 1150W microwave, 50 to 60 seconds should work. 
    • Anything below 900W, you might need 75 seconds. 

    Reader recommendation: I usually place the mug/ramekin in the center of the microwave, and I haven’t faced any issues. One of my readers recommended placing the mug/ramekin on the side instead of the center, which helps in even cooking. You can give it a try either way and let me know. 

    simple vanilla mug cake topped with sprinkles

    Dietary specifications

    This is a nut-free and eggless mug cake. I highly recommend relishing this right away. You can also use the same recipe and make cake pops. 

    How to make eggless vanilla mug cake.

    PS – I made two single-serving mug cakes. 

    • First, add the dry ingredients in a microwave-safe ramekin or coffee mug – all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder. Then add the wet ingredients – oil, milk, condensed milk, and vanilla essence. 
    adding all the ingredients into the ramekins
    • Mix well without any lumps. There shouldn’t be any dry flour.
    mixing the ingredients for mug cake
    • If you are using sprinkles, add them now. 
    adding the sprinkles
    • Microwave this for 60 seconds or until the cake is done. It should not take more than 90 seconds. I microwaved one cake at a time. Let it cool for 1 to 2 minutes and enjoy it right away! Please refer to the post for microwave timings. 
    cooked eggless vanilla mug cake

    Recipe notes

    • Do not microwave the cake for more than two minutes.
    • Instead of vanilla essence, you can add fruit flavors like pineapple or mango, strawberry, and some fruit purees to prepare the fruit-based cake.
    • I highly recommend ceramic mugs or ramekins for microwave cakes. Make sure there is sufficient space for the cake to rise. 
    • Microwave cakes are best when enjoyed fresh. 
    • Instead of condensed milk, I tested this recipe with 1.5 tbsp milk and 1.5 tbsp sugar. But I prefer the condensed milk version. 
    vanilla mug cake served in two ramekins

    More microwave single-serving cakes

    • Eggless Microwave Chocolate Cake with Hershey’s Syrup
    • Eggless Microwave Single Serving Peanut Butter Mug Cake
    • Microwave Apple Crisp | Single-Serving Apple Crisp
    • Single-Serve Eggless Coffee Cake | Mug Coffee Cake

    PS:  If you try this eggless vanilla mug cake, please don’t forget to comment and rate this recipe. If you have any questions, please leave a comment, and I will get to it ASAP. Make sure to follow me on my Pinterest for more healthy and delicious ideas! Follow me on Instagram or join my Facebook Group for more recipe updates! You can also sign-up for my newsletter for weekly updates.

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    Eggless Microwave Vanilla Mug Cake

    Eggless single-serving vanilla mug cake made in the microwave! A quick dessert perfect for those sweet-tooth cravings.
    Prep Time1 min
    Cook Time1 min
    Total Time2 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 316kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Equipment

    • Microwave

    Ingredients

    Measurement Details: 1 tbsp=15ml; 1 tbsp = 15ml; 1 tsp = 5ml;

      (for a single serving)

      • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
      • 1 tbsp sugar
      • ¼ tsp baking powder
      • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
      • 1 tbsp milk
      • 1 tbsp sweet condensed milk
      • 2 drops vanilla essence
      • 1 tsp sprinkles optional

      Instructions

      • First, add the dry ingredients in a microwave-safe ramekin or coffee mug – all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder. Then add the wet ingredients – oil, milk, condensed milk, and vanilla essence.
        adding all the ingredients into the ramekins
      • Mix well without any lumps. There shouldn’t be any dry flour.
        mixing the ingredients for mug cake
      • If you are using sprinkles, add them now.
        adding the sprinkles
      • Microwave this for 60 seconds or until the cake is done. It should not take more than 90 seconds. I microwaved one cake at a time. Let it cool for 1 to 2 minutes and enjoy it right away! Please refer to the post for microwave timings.
        cooked eggless vanilla mug cake

      Notes

      • Do not microwave the cake for more than two minutes.
      • Instead of vanilla essence, you can add fruit flavors like pineapple or mango, strawberry, and some fruit purees to prepare the fruit-based cake.
      • I highly recommend ceramic mugs or ramekins for microwave cakes. Make sure there is sufficient space for the cake to rise. 
      • Microwave cakes are best when enjoyed fresh. 
      • Instead of condensed milk, I tested this recipe with 1.5 tbsp milk and 1.5 tbsp sugar. But I prefer the condensed milk version. 

      Nutrition

      Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 1mg

      I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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      Update Notes: Earlier posted this recipe in Oct 2015. Now updated the post with new pics, recipe card with nutrition information.

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      Filed Under: Eggless Cakes, Microwave Tagged With: 1 minute cake, coffee cup cake, eggless single serving vanilla cake, microwave cake, mug cake

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      1. emily james says

        May 13, 2022 at 8:15 am

        thank you !!! i’m not really sure about my mw power but thank u !!<3

        Reply
      2. emily james says

        May 12, 2022 at 4:16 pm

        2 stars
        The time on this recipe was very off and you could taste some of the baking powder after a while in your mouth . We followed the recipe step by step one more time and it still tasted the same and was very dry, almost very overdone cookie like :(.

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        • Srividhya G says

          May 12, 2022 at 5:06 pm

          Sorry to hear that this recipe didn’t work for you. I will retest again with little less baking powder. I think an extra 1/2 tbsp of liquid cooking it for a shorter period would have prevented the dryness. What was your MW power? Anyways thanks for the feedback, will retest again and update if needed.

          Reply
      3. Chitra Jagadish says

        November 09, 2015 at 12:40 am

        This looks awesome Sri….

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        • Vidhya@VVK says

          November 09, 2015 at 7:32 am

          Thanks Chitra

          Reply
      4. Traditionally Modern Food says

        November 02, 2015 at 11:40 am

        I m waiting to C my little chef in action:-) moist and yum quick Cake.. Kutti would have enjoyed it

        Reply
        • Vidhya@VVK says

          November 02, 2015 at 4:51 pm

          Yeah absolutely. Waiting for little V’s adventures.

          Reply
      5. Malar says

        November 02, 2015 at 11:15 am

        Sri, yummy cake….Now I am drooling and wanting to make one for myself. BF ing I am craving crazily lol :P

        Reply
        • Vidhya@VVK says

          November 02, 2015 at 4:52 pm

          I know we crave for all junks and snacks when BF ing only. hope things are going fine at ur end.

          Reply
      6. CHCooks says

        November 02, 2015 at 12:58 am

        This is awesome Vidhya! Perfect for one time snack :)

        Reply
        • Vidhya@VVK says

          November 02, 2015 at 7:27 am

          Oh yeah. Thanks

          Reply
      7. Aruna Panangipally says

        October 31, 2015 at 5:14 pm

        It is so much fun to cook with children, na? I cooked with my mom, ammomma, atta and dodda (maternal aunt). Now I cook with my nieces and nephews.

        I think we make memories more than anything else.

        I love your simple and great tasting dishes. :-)

        Reply
        • Vidhya@VVK says

          November 02, 2015 at 7:28 am

          Thanks a lot Aruna for those kind words. Yup we make wonderful memories.

          Reply
      8. Alok Singhal says

        October 31, 2015 at 2:33 pm

        Nice treat. In just a minute…it is an absolutely easy one!

        Reply
        • Vidhya@VVK says

          November 02, 2015 at 7:28 am

          yeah. :-) Thanks a lot.

          Reply

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