Craving a Funfetti Mug Cake? This Funfetti recipe is sure to hit the spot. A Birthday Cake Mug Cake is so delicious, you won’t believe how easy it is to make.
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What We Love About This Recipe
- 5 Minute Dessert: This sweet treat is super quick and easy, only takes 1.5 minutes to cook! You will have one of the best single serving desserts.
- Simple Ingredients: Uses 9 simple ingredients that you most likely already have in your pantry!
- Fool Proof: This is super easy to make, nearly impossible to mess up, making it perfect for anyone who wants to satisfy there Funfetti craving without all of the effort of baking a cake.
Ingredient Notes
- Egg Yolk: For this recipe, you will need to separate the egg yolk and whites. Using the egg yolk helps to give the cake a richer flavor and texture.
- Flour: All purpose flour will work best for this recipe, but you can swap for a gluten-free 1:1 ratio flour.
Equipment Needed
- Microwave-Safe Mug
- Fork
- Microwave
- Measuring Spoons
How to Make Birthday Cake Mug Cake
These are the basic steps for making Funfetti Mug Cake. Please refer to the full recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: MELT THE BUTTER
First, melt 4 tbsp butter in microwave safe mug.
STEP 2: CREATE THE CAKE BATTER
To melted butter, add milk, egg yolk, and sugar and mix with fork or small whisk until combined. Then add dry ingredients of flour, baking powder, and salt, mix together. Then add sprinkles to your cake mix mug cake.
STEP 3: MICROWAVE CAKE
Microwave in mug for about 90 seconds at full power or until cooked (times may vary depending on the microwave you have!), you can text by sticking a toothpick in the middle and if it comes out clean it is ready.
STEP 4: MAKE THE FROSTING
Beat together the room temperature butter and powdered sugar. Add vanilla and a little bit of milk until you get a good consistency that you like.
STEP 5: FINISHING TOUCHES
Once cake is done cooking add frosting and garnish with additional rainbow sprinkles and enjoy!
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
It is not recommend making this recipe ahead, as it take very little time to make and is best enjoyed fresh and warm!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you do not have an oven safe mug, a great alternative is to use a ramekin to cook your mug cake in as it is both microwave and oven safe.
The mug cake should look slightly sticky on the top, but not wet otherwise that means it is not cooked enough.
This recipe can be double by increasing ingredients and microwave each mug cake separately.
Mug cakes became popular as they are super easy to make and yield one serving for when a craving comes on.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: If you are looking to make 2 servings just double and split the ingredients in mugs, but microwave separately so that the mug cakes are able to cook through equally.
- Flavor Variation:If you don’t have colorful sprinkles or want vanilla cake, just hold the sprinkles to get a white vanilla mug cake. Or you could add chocolate chips to get a chocolate chip mug cake.
- Alternate cooking method tip: If you have time and are willing to wait, you can also bake this mug cake in the oven for an even fluffier consistently. Just bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
What to Serve with Funfetti Mug Cake
- Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
- Fresh Strawberries or Raspberries
- Whipped Cream
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Funfetti Mug Cake
Equipment
- Mug Microwave safe
- Fork
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk only
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles + extra for garnish
Frosting:
- 2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons milk
- ⅓ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in your mug.
- Add milk, vanilla extract, egg yolk and sugar. Use a fork to whisk ingredients until incorporated.
- Add flour, baking powder and pinch of salt. Whisk again to combine.
- Stir in sprinkles.
- Microwave for 90 seconds on 70% or medium-high power. Cool while preparing frosting.
- To prepare frosting, use a fork or an electric mixer to beat butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Add in milk, vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Beat again until combined. Add additional milk if necessary until desired consistency is reached.
- Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled mug cake. Add additional sprinkles if desired and enjoy!
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: If you are looking to make 2 servings just double and split the ingredients in mugs, but microwave separately so that the mug cakes are able to cook through equally.
- Flavor Variation:If you don’t have sprinkles or want vanilla cake, just sprinkles hold the sprinkles to get a white vanilla mug cake. Or you could chocolate chips to get a chocolate chip mug cake.
- Alternate cooking method tip: If you have time and are willing to wait, you can also bake this mug cake in the oven for an even fluffier consistently. Just bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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