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Apple Fritter Mug Cake

Irresistible Apple Fritter Mug Cake Ready in Minutes

This Easy Apple Fritter Mug Cake is a quick and comforting dessert featuring tender apples and cinnamon, perfect for any evening craving.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 mug
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar can replace with white sugar if necessary
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon powder use pumpkin spice for a seasonal twist
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder essential for leavening
  • 3 tablespoons milk swap with almond milk or oat milk for a dairy-free option
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter coconut oil is a great dairy-free alternative
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract replace with almond extract for a different nuance
  • 2 tablespoons diced apples consider using cinnamon-spiced apples for extra flavor
For the Glaze
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar adjust based on desired sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon milk water works as a substitute if necessary

Equipment

  • microwave-safe mug

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and ½ teaspoon of baking powder until no lumps remain.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of melted butter, and ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
  3. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold together until just combined.
  4. Gently fold in 2 tablespoons of diced apples.
  5. Pour the batter into a large microwave-safe mug, filling it no more than halfway.
  6. Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes, watching for the cake to rise and set.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup of powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of milk until smooth for the glaze.
  8. Once the mug cake has cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze generously over the warm cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mugCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Enjoy fresh for the best flavor; refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and freeze for longer storage.

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