How to Make a Funfetti Mug Cake

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Cake for one? Um, yes please! Make any day feel like a festive celebration with this colorfully delicious funfetti mug cake. The best part is it takes less than five minutes to make.

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Things You'll Need

  • 1/4 cup flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 2 tablespoons sugar

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

  • 2 tablespoons beaten egg or egg substitute

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 tablespoons sprinkles (plus more for garnish)

  • 2 tablespoons vanilla frosting

Step 1: Combine the Dry Ingredients

Spray the inside of the mug lightly with cooking spray or grease with butter. Add the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.

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Step 2: Add the Wet Ingredients

Add the milk, butter, egg and vanilla extract. Stir to combine until a smooth batter forms.

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Step 3: Add the Sprinkles

Add the sprinkles and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

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Step 4: Microwave the Cake

Place the mug inside the microwave and cook for 45 seconds. Check for doneness. If needed, cook in additional 15-second increments until center is done.

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Top the finished cake with a dollop of vanilla frosting and garnish with additional sprinkles on top.

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Image Credit: Trisha Sprouse
Image Credit: Trisha Sprouse

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