Gluten-Free Vanilla Mug Cake

Gluten-Free Vanilla Mug Cake

This gluten-free mug cake is soft, tender, and delicious. Add sprinkles to turn the simple vanilla cake into a funfetti dream. 

Ingredients

  • all-purpose gluten-free flour
    ¼ c
  • baking powder
    ½ tsp
  • granulated sugar
    2 tbsp
  • egg
    1 large
  • vegetable oil or melted butter
    2 tbsp
  • milk
    1 tbsp
  • vanilla extract
    ¼ tsp
  • sprinkles

    optional

  • softened butter or dairy-free spread
    2 tbsp
  • powdered sugar
    3 tbsp
  • milk

    traditional or dairy-free

    1 tsp

Directions

For the microwave

  1. 1

    Spray a large (12 ounces) mug with nonstick cooking spray. Stir together gluten-free flour, sugar, and baking powder in the mug. Add egg, oil, milk, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth with a fork or mini whisk. Stir in sprinkles if using. 

  2. 2

    Microwave on high for 60-80 seconds or until cake pulls away from the sides of the mug and the top looks dry. Allow cake to cool in the mug. Top warm cake with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, if desired. Or allow the cake to cool and frost. 

For the oven

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Follow step one above. Be sure to use an oven-safe mug. Place mug on a baking sheet.  Bake until set, about 20 minutes. 

For the frosting

  1. 1

    Beat together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth with a spoon. Add milk. Mix until creamy. Spread frosting on cooled cake. If you put the frosting on the hot cake, it will melt. 

Gluten-Free Vanilla Mug Cake

Gluten-Free Vanilla Mug Cake

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About this Recipe

Satisfy your cake craving in just 3 minutes with this soft, tender gluten-free vanilla mug cake. Made with simple pantry ingredients and cooked in the microwave, it's the perfect single-serving dessert when you need something sweet fast. Add rainbow sprinkles for a fun funfetti version, and top with a quick vanilla frosting for the full cake experience. No mixer, no oven, no leftovers - just instant cake gratification.

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