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Apple Mug Cake
A quick and delicious apple mug cake perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in minutes. Topped with ice cream and caramel for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Base
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tablespoons light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tablespoons apple (peeled and finely chopped (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith))
- 1 tablespoon walnuts (chopped (optional))
For Topping (optional)
- Vanilla ice cream
- Caramel sauce
- Extra chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe mug.
- Add milk and vanilla, then mix thoroughly.
- Stir in flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in chopped apples and walnuts if using.
- Microwave for 90 seconds to 2 minutes until risen and set in the center. Rest for 1-2 minutes.
- Top with ice cream, caramel, and walnuts if desired. Serve directly from the mug.
Notes
Use a large enough mug to prevent overflow during cooking.