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Cinnamon Bun Mug Cake

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This warm, fluffy cinnamon bun mug cake is a quick and cozy treat that comes together in just minutes. With swirls of cinnamon-sugar and a sweet vanilla glaze, it delivers all the comfort of a cinnamon roll—straight from your microwave.

  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tbsp light brown sugar (plus extra for topping)

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (plus extra for topping)

Pinch of kosher salt

1/4 cup cream or milk

1½ tbsp melted butter

1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Glaze:

1 tbsp powdered sugar

1/21 tbsp milk

Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

Grease a large microwave-safe mug with cooking spray.

In the mug, whisk together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla until the batter is fully combined.

Sprinkle the top with a pinch of brown sugar and cinnamon.

Microwave for 1–2 minutes, checking every 30 seconds, until the cake is set in the center.

For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until pourable.

Drizzle glaze over the warm mug cake and enjoy immediately.

Notes

Adjust microwave time based on power.

Use cream for extra richness.

Serve warm for best texture.

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian