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sprinkle birthday cake mug cake

(1 rating)
Kitchen Crew
By Kitchen Crew

Celebrate the next birthday in your house with this festive mug cake recipe that's made in the microwave. With sprinkles throughout, it's a fun dessert in 90 seconds. They're great if you're only cooking for two and it's a fun option for birthday parties. Set up a mug cake bar with fun mugs. Guests can make their cake and add fun toppings.

(1 rating)
yield 1 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 2 Min
method Microwave

Ingredients For sprinkle birthday cake mug cake

  • 1/3 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3 Tbsp
    plus 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    melted butter (slightly cooled)
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp
    sprinkles
  • TOPPING
  • 1 Tbsp
    vanilla frosting
  • 1 pinch
    sprinkles

How To Make sprinkle birthday cake mug cake

  • Flour, sugar, and baking powder in a mug.
    1
    Mix the flour, sugar, and baking powder inside a 12 oz mug.
  • Whisking together milk, melted butter, and vanilla.
    2
    Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix with a small whisk or fork until just combined.
  • Sprinkles added to the mug.
    3
    Add 1 tsp of sprinkles and give it a quick swirl (don’t over stir or it will discolor the batter).
  • Sprinkle Birthday Cake Mug Cake in the microwave.
    4
    Place in the microwave. Cook for about 90 seconds. Time may vary depending on the strength of your microwave. (Carefully remove the mug, it’s hot!)
  • Birthday Cake Mug Cake out of the microwave.
    5
    The cake will puff up while cooking. When removed from the microwave, it will settle down to about an inch from the rim.
  • Vanilla frosting and sprinkles added to the top of the cake.
    6
    Serve hot or cool. For decoration, top with 1 Tbsp of store-bought vanilla frosting and a pinch of sprinkles.
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