Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with this delightful Apple Cider Donut Mug Cake. This quick and easy dessert captures the essence of autumn, featuring warm spices and sweet apple cider, all in a single-serving format. Perfect for those late-night cravings or impromptu gatherings, you can prepare this delicious treat in just minutes without the hassle of traditional baking. Each bite offers a tender and fluffy texture, enhanced by a cinnamon-sugar topping that brings back memories of fresh apple cider donuts. Whether you enjoy it as a simple snack or elevate it with your favorite toppings, this mug cake is the ultimate comfort food for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup apple cider
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon sugar mixed with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients: flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Add wet ingredients: apple cider, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir until smooth.
- Pour batter into a microwave-safe mug, filling it halfway.
- Microwave on high for about 1 minute. Check doneness; if necessary, microwave in additional 10-second intervals until cooked but moist.
- While warm, brush with melted butter and sprinkle the sugar-cinnamon mixture on top.
- Allow to cool slightly before enjoying directly from the mug.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg