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!
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.
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?!
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!
(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.)
This 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!
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... 😉
More Effortless Mug Cakes
Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
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
Adapted from One-Minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
Originally published on January 15, 2015
Wow, I just made this and it came out perfectly. Seriously delicious. So cool that I didn’t need to use an egg. Thanks so much for this great little recipe!
This is one of the few Mug Cakes that actually tastes really good! It's a really good size too. I actually ate a third of it on its own and soaked the rest in coffee to make a tiramisu chia pudding and it was really really good. It also cooked perfectly which does not everrrr happen to me when I make mug cakes! Was wondering if I could sub oat flour in for the all purpose though?
Didn't have any vanilla extract and skipped the layering and it still turned out great! Would recommend for a quick sweet treat. c:
I have looked for months for good mug cakes... normally they taste so bland and heavy. I love snickerdoodle soooo much and when I found this recipe I was so exited. The instructions were very clear and everything worked out perfectly, it rose up into an AMAZING light and fluffy cake that tasted like heaven. When I tell you I make this every second day I’m not lying. This gives me a sense of joy while eating this perfectly crafted recipe. I RATE THIS A 5745653456778996533/10 this is just amazing. I recommend 100% 🥳🥳💖💖
Perfect treat! Texture amazing! Just right on all accounts!
Amazing! Loved it.
This needs another pinch of salt in addition to the salted butter, in my opinion. It’s pretty flat when made as written. Definitely let it sit for a few minutes before digging in!
Easy recipe but didn’t taste as good as I had hoped.
amazing I have tried every cake mug out there and this one beats all others by far. I do like to put a lot more cinnamon very fluffy and moist. would definitely recommend to anyone, especially to those who like cinnamon rolls! this is truly an amazing recipe!
I was out of milk, so I substituted plain yogurt. It worked perfectly! The cake came out with a great texture and taste. For the topping I added a bit of cream cheese frosting.
This recipe was perfect! I was craving something sweet, small, and fast! The only thing I think should be changed was the flavor. It tasted great, but was a little bland. I think instead of layering the cinnamon sugar, it should be mixed in. Other than that, I am in love with this creation!
This is so perfect <3 quick and super easy to make. It definitely satisfied my sweet tooth and there’s nothing better than fresh warm cake!
I am diabetic and I made this using swerve instead of sugar. Topped with cream cheese frosting made with swerve confection sugar. It was amazing. And since it is just one serving I'm not tempted to eat too much
Absolutely delicious. I gave a forkful to my sister, and she said she would pay me to make this for her. I love the way that the cinnamon and sugar harden at the top. 10/10
This mug cake tasted alright, but the texture was really off. The cinnamon sugar was really grainy and threw off the overall experience. If we made this again, we would mix the cinnamon sugar completely in with the rest of the batter.
I don't usually leave reviews, but this was amazing!
Just delicious
Snickerdoodle mug cake was tasty however it did not rise very much at all.
I had a sweet tooth after dinner. It snowed and is very cold here in Kansas so I didn't feel like leaving the house. I get emails all the time with recipes and one said, "Top 34 mug cakes." I have heard of mug cakes but never made one. OMG was this one good!!!!! I luckily had everything on hand except Vanilla Extract, so I sub for Syrup, and still came out AMAZING! Thank you for this recipe! I will make again, maybe add some cream on top for extra pizazz! 😉
Tasted much better than it looks! We are traveling in our RV, and it's my husband's birthday. I wanted to bake, but he requested mug cakes( it's just us 2). I quadrupled the cinnamon, but that's the only tweak. Surprisingly moist and tasty, Each mug took 2 minutes in the microwave.
The best mug cake my husband and I have had thus far!
So this was really good I sub’d the milk for white chocolate creamer the Starbucks brand and it made it 10 times better
i think it a mazin