Snickerdoodle Mug Cake

Snickerdoodle Mug Cake bakes up in the microwave in just one minute, yielding a warm, cinnamon-sugary treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth!

Snickerdoodle Mug Cake collage with text

How many times have you had a sugar craving, only to discover that there's nary a cookie nor a cupcake nor a candy bar in the house? Now that's not always a bad thing, mind you. Sometimes the only thing that prevents me from ingesting too much sugar is the fact that I made a point not to buy or make sweets in the first place. 😉

Mug Cake Love

But other times, IneedsomethingsweetandIneeditrightNOW! And in those instances, spending a few minutes throwing together a microwave mug cake seems a bit more refined than scarfing chocolate chips straight out of the bag.

Mug Cake made with cinnamon and sugar

Did y'all happen to catch the One-Minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake that I posted last spring? Because it is, to put it bluntly, awesome. In fact, I've had quite a few comments from people declaring it the best mug cake recipe they've ever tried. And while it's hard -- nay, impossible -- to top chocolate and peanut butter, sometimes I'm in the mood for something vanilla-based instead. So I decided to take my Chocolate Peanut Butter M.C. and attempt to remove the chocolate...and the peanut butter. And would you believe my efforts were a success?!

Spoon digging in

Cinnamon Sugar Mug Cake

I clearly have a thing for snickerdoodle treats, seeing as how I've already shared cinnamon-sugary variations of popcorn, candied pecans, quick bread, muffins, and coffee syrup. So what would be more natural than a cinnamon sugar mug cake that ends up tasting like a soft, warm, snickerdoodle cookie?

Snickerdoodle Mug Cake is just that...a moist, tender cake, spiced with cinnamon and layered with cinnamon sugar. And y'all...it can be crossing your lips in under five minutes from start to finish! Just a few basic ingredients are mixed, poured into a mug, and microwaved. And then, before your very eyes, the batter transforms into cake, rising up to the top of the mug and then collapsing a bit once the baking stops.

Most mug cakes end up having a less-than-desirable texture...dense and gummy and just kind of weird. But not this one! I feel like the secret to a light, tender, amazing texture in a mug cake comes from leaving out the eggs. That's right! No egg in this mug cake recipe (or any of my others). It's not only easier to make a mug cake without an egg, but it turns out so much tastier!

Getting ready to dig in with spoon

(Oh, and I realize that y'all are smart enough to figure out how to layer the batter with cinnamon sugar, but I was playing around with baking one of these in a clear mug...so you get a photo. It was actually fun to watch the batter transform into cake, like some nerdy food blogger science experiment.)

Mug Cake Recipe showing snickerdoodle layers in jarThis recipe is perfect for those there's-nothing-sweet-in-the-house sugar cravings. But since making it does require minimal effort, it's easy enough to stop at one. And one batch can even be shared! I actually make a couple of mug cakes for dessert sometimes and split them between our family of five.

Tips & Tricks

  • The strength of individual microwaves can vary, so the first time you make this recipe, you'll need to experiment a bit to make sure that 1 minute is the perfect length of baking time. The nice thing about this treat is that even if it is undercooked, you don't have to worry about raw eggs!
  • My Snickerdoodle Mug Cake was done to my liking in one minute and 15 seconds. This is slightly longer than I bake my Chocolate Peanut Butter version, since I prefer that one to have a molten center.
  • Unsalted butter will work just fine in this recipe, but I find that using salted butter (or adding a tiny pinch of salt) adds a small flavor boost.
  • A tall, cylindrical mug with straight (not angled) sides will ensure that the cake bakes evenly. I found a 14-ounce mug to be the perfect size to allow the cake to rise up while baking without overflowing. (I filled my mug to the top with water and then transferred the water to a measuring cup to determine its capacity.) If you use a smaller mug, you may want to bake the cake on top of a plate or paper towel to catch any possible overflow.
  • I also advise you to place a plate under your mug the first time you make this treat to catch any potential spillage.

The bottom line is that this recipe is pretty darn flexible. Experiment with what you've got and you'll quickly figure out the winning formula!

Snickerdoodle Mug Cake Recipe with text overlay

If you like cake...if you enjoy snickerdoodles...if you're a fan of instant gratification...if you own a mug...this Snickerdoodle Mug Cake recipe was made for you! Please say that you'll try it and let me know what you think? And then go ahead and try the chocolate peanut butter version and let me know which one you like better.

Because for me? Honestly, it's a toss-up at this point. They're totally different but equally scrumptious. Guess I'll keep making them both until I can decide a clear winner. <insert fake sigh> Food blogging is a tough job, but somebody's got to do it... 😉

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Snickerdoodle Mug Cake

Snickerdoodle Mug Cake bakes up in the microwave in just one minute, yielding a warm, cinnamon-sugary treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth!
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 mug cake
Calories: 500kcal
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ cup milk, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For layering/topping:

  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon until thoroughly, completely combined, with no streaks of any ingredients remaining. Blend in milk, butter, and vanilla until batter is smooth. Into a 14-ounce (or larger) microwave-safe mug with straight sides, scoop a big spoonful of batter, then sprinkle with a spoonful of cinnamon sugar. Alternate layers, ending with cinnamon sugar.
  • Microwave on high for 1 to 1 ½ minutes, or until cake is done to your liking. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

Video

Notes

  • A tall, cylindrical mug with straight (not angled) sides will ensure that the cake bakes evenly. I found a 14-ounce mug to be the perfect size to allow the cake to rise up while baking without overflowing. (I filled my mug to the top with water and then transferred the water to a measuring cup to determine its capacity.) If you use a smaller mug, you may want to bake the cake on top of a plate or paper towel to catch any possible overflow.
  • The strength of individual microwaves can vary. The first time you make this recipe, be prepared to experiment a bit to make sure that 1 minute is the perfect length of baking time. The nice thing about this cake is that even if it is undercooked, you don't have to worry about raw eggs!
  • Unsalted butter will work just fine in this recipe, but I find that using salted butter adds a tiny flavor boost.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 800IU | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 1.5mg
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Adapted from One-Minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
Originally published on January 15, 2015

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434 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    Wow, I’ve made a lot of mug cakes but to me, this recipe was the best! Moist, fluffy and flavorful. Hands down my new fav! Thank you!

  2. 5 stars
    Ahhh now this sounds like what I have been searching for all day for a simple recipe of something warm and comforting for a lonely Sunday evening of quarantine in Tennessee! I just wanted to say thank you for this recipe, sounds great and I'm sleepy and just looking for a fast fix with a homey feel that I can divulge in right now!!! So, I'm off to kitchen to make this bad boy! Sounds yummy! 🙃

    1. 5 stars
      Absolutely perfect!! I made it for my mom and I to enjoy, and when I took the first bite, I almost wanted to keep it for myself! It smells like Christmas, it's moist, it's not too sweet, it's fluffy, and easy to eat! I'm glad I came across this recipe. 12/10.

  3. 4 stars
    I loved mine!! I didn’t have cinnamon so I used pumpkin spice and it works just as great!! Definitely gonna make it again

  4. 5 stars
    Awesome! Thanks so much for sharing. It turned out perfect. I followed the recipe, but did spray the mug with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Tastes great and the texture was perfect.

  5. 5 stars
    its really really good and i have been making it a lot and every its so good and it never gets old and its so easy to make

  6. 1 star
    Did not enjoy at all, very flat and dense followed the directions to the letter Two separate times, both turned out horribly. A friend also made this and said hers also turned out badly

  7. 5 stars
    This was awesome! I was craving something sweet- found this recipe... and looooved it!
    I did use 2/4 teaspoons cinnamon in the batter, still feel like it could’ve been more... maybe 3/4 teaspoons? But I love cinnamon and big flavor of it 😉
    Thanks for the recipe!

  8. 5 stars
    I love this recipe! I don’t like doing dishes so I make the batter in the mug itself and swirl in the topping with the knife and add the rest to the top. It worked just as well for me! Thanks for the wonderful late night dessert.

  9. 5 stars
    Absolutely in LOVE. Ive tried many mug cakes and this one is my new favorite. I cooked mine for a minute and 15 seconds and it was perfect. Thank you for this recipe!!

  10. 5 stars
    Just made this and are the entire thing while it was still warm , I couldn’t wait . It was delicious !

  11. 5 stars
    Thanks for putting out that amazing recipe! It was sooo good! I also tried the poppy seed one as well, and that one was also really good! I also added some leftover frosting on top of the snickerdoodle one, and it was super! Hope that everyone is doing really well through this COVID-19! (:

    1. 5 stars
      This is the best mug cake I've eaten, to date (And I make a lot of them). The texture was perfect, the sweet was just right, and everything was awesome! This wasn't like those weird gluggy mug cakes I've often ended up with, it was so soft and so moist. Definitely saving this recipe in the archives. ❤️

  12. 5 stars
    You just made a pregnant girl very very happy. I needed a quick snack & tried this recipe and it was amaaaazing! Definitely worthy of 5 stars

  13. 5 stars
    Simple ingredients. Made exactly as directed, microwaving 1 minute. Perfectly moist, good texture, definitely not rubbery:)

  14. 5 stars
    I've tried several Cup-Cake recipes during this quarantine/work from home thing and this was the best one yet. Moist, great flavor and easy. I might play around with icing to make it like a cinnamon roll, or I might try a brown sugar/butter drizzle to make it like monkey bread. Or I might just leave it the way it is, because it’s pretty great.
    In related news, I need to start working from home permanently as none of my work clothes fit anymore. Maybe I could find a job as a Cup-Cake tester!

    1. 1 star
      I have made many different mug cakes, and this one didn't quite come out. I cut back the flour, and it was better, but not worth making.

  15. Thanks for the recipe. I would add a pinch of cream of tartar to make it a true snickerdoodle recipe.

  16. 5 stars
    What a great recipe!! Had some cravings tonight & this definitely hit the spot. I used 00 Italian flour, only 1tbs sugar in the cake batter, ½ tsp baking powder, added a dash of Himalayan salt, & sprinkled sweetened coconut flakes in the cinnamon sugar layers .. WOW very hard to believe that you can make heaven in the microwave! Haha! Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.