Best 5 Lemon Cake In A Mug Recipes

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Indulge in the culinary masterpiece of lemon cake, transformed into a delightful experience in a single mug. This article caters to your craving for a quick yet delectable treat, offering a curated collection of recipes designed for mug-based baking. Whether you're seeking a zesty classic lemon cake or a unique twist with variations like blueberry lemon or poppy seed lemon, we have you covered. Get ready to embark on a journey of taste and simplicity as we delve into the art of crafting a perfect lemon cake in a mug, ensuring every bite bursts with citrusy goodness.

Let's cook with our recipes!

LEMON MUG CAKE RECIPE



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Provided by Liz Lampman

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 Tbsp All-purpose Flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 Large Egg
3 Tbsp granulated sugar
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp grated lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juise
1 Tbsp Icing Sugar

Steps:

  • Spray a 16 oz mug with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, combine dry ingredients until well mixed. Using a fork, beat in egg, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice until well blended.
  • Pour into mug and microwave on High for 90 seconds.
  • Cool in mug and eat directly out of mug or remove carefully to a plate.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 grams, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams unsaturated fat

LEMON MUG CAKE



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This is a simply delicious cake that takes very little time to prep!

Provided by Martini????

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 pinch salt
⅓ cup milk
⅓ cup light brown sugar
½ teaspoon olive oil
1 small egg
¼ cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
butter for greasing

Steps:

  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk together milk, brown sugar, olive oil, egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a separate bowl. Add milk mixture to flour mixture and stir until batter is well combined, leaving a few lumps.
  • Grease a large microwave-safe mug with butter. Pour batter into the mug. Microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and leave to set for 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.6 calories, Carbohydrate 65.6 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 7.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 697.1 mg, Sugar 38.6 g

LEMON CAKE IN A MUG



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The web abounds with recipes for chocolate cake in a mug. What about those of us who can't or don't eat chocolate but love quick cake? This tasty concoction can be made in minutes in your microwave and takes almost no prep time!

Provided by Nutmeg

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 13m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine flour, 1/4 cup white sugar, and baking powder together in a mug. Add egg, vegetable oil, water, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; stir until well mixed.
  • Cook in the microwave on high until cake is cooked through, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove from microwave and cool.
  • Mix 3 tablespoons white sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth; cook in microwave until sauce is bubbling, about 30 seconds. Pour sauce over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 949.9 calories, Carbohydrate 126.4 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 46.3 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 133.1 mg, Sugar 88.7 g

2 MINUTE SWEET AND TANGY LEMON MUG CAKE THAT TASTES LIKE SUNSHINE



2 Minute Sweet and Tangy Lemon Mug Cake That Tastes Like Sunshine image

Sweet and tangy and only takes a couple minutes to make, you will fall for this easy lemon mug cake! There are sugar-free, gluten-free, and vegan mug cake options too.

Provided by Suchot Sunday

Categories     Classic Mug Cakes

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free all-purpose flour mix)
2 tbsp sugar any kind: white, brown, coconut, erythritol or monk fruit for sugar-free
½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tbsp oil or melted butter I used olive oil, any oil works
2 tbsp milk any kind
Zest from ½ lemon
1 tbsp lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder in a small bowl.
  • Using a fine grater or zester, grate the peel of half a lemon right over the bowl.
  • Measure out oil (or melted butter/melted vegan butter/melted coconut oil), milk, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; pour into dry ingredients.
  • Stir until all mixed together.
  • Pour the batter into a sprayed microwave-safe mug or ramekin.
  • Microwave on high for 1 minute; if not fully cooked, add 15 second increments until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Top with ice cream, whipped cream, coconut whipped cream, or just get a fork and dig in!

LEMON MUG CAKE RECIPE



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This lemon mug cake is just the right amount of sweetness for one serving - so go ahead and whip yourself up a tasty treat!

Provided by Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert,Tasting Table Staff

Categories     dessert

Time 6m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons + ½ teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice, divided
¼ cup flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 tablespoons confectioners sugar

Steps:

  • Combine melted butter and sugar in a coffee mug. Stir to combine.
  • Add the milk and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the mug ingredients, and stir.
  • Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients, and stir until incorporated. Stir in the lemon zest.
  • Place the mug into the microwave and heat for 75 seconds, until set and no longer wet in the middle. Check the cake at 60 seconds as microwave cooking times vary.
  • Prepare the glaze by whisking together the confectioners sugar and remaining ½ teaspoon of lemon juice. Adjust sugar and lemon juice as needed to reach desired consistency. Drizzle the glaze on top of the mug cake.
  • Serve the cake in the mug or turn out onto a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Carbohydrate 70 g carbohydrates, Cholesterol 35 mg cholesterol, Fat 13 g fat, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 5 g protein, SaturatedFat 8 g saturated fat, ServingSize 0 g, Sodium 652 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For a richer cake, use melted butter instead of oil.
  • Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have a microwave, you can bake the cake in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 20 minutes.
  • To make a gluten-free cake, use gluten-free flour.
  • For a vegan cake, use plant-based milk and butter.
  • Serve the cake warm with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.

Conclusion:

This easy lemon cake in a mug is the perfect treat for those times when you're craving something sweet but don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with friends and family. So next time you're looking for a simple and delicious dessert, give this lemon cake a try. You won't be disappointed.

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