Microwave Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake
This quick Microwave Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake delivers all the warm, spiced comfort of traditional cinnamon rolls in just 5 minutes. Featuring a tender, fluffy cake base swirled with brown sugar and cinnamon, topped with a simple sweet glaze.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- ½ tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cinnamon Swirl:
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- For the Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk or more for desired consistency
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract optional
Instructions
- Prepare the mug by spraying the inside with non-stick cooking spray or wiping with a little butter to prevent sticking.
- Mix the dry cake ingredients directly in your mug—flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt—until well combined with no lumps.
- Add wet ingredients to the mug (milk, oil, and vanilla) and stir thoroughly with a fork until the batter is smooth and no dry spots remain.
- Create the cinnamon swirl mixture in a separate small bowl by combining melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until it forms a paste-like consistency.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cinnamon mixture onto the cake batter and use a knife or toothpick to swirl it throughout the batter, creating that classic cinnamon roll pattern.
- Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds, watching carefully—cooking times vary by microwave wattage. The cake is done when it rises and looks set but still appears slightly moist on top.
- Let the cake cool for 1 minute while you mix the glaze ingredients together until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake and enjoy immediately while it’s still warm!
Notes
- For an extra-special version, add a tablespoon of cream cheese to your glaze for that authentic cinnamon roll frosting flavor.
- This recipe works with non-dairy milk substitutes like almond or oat milk with minimal flavor difference.
- Start with less time in the microwave—you can always add more cooking time, but you can’t undo an overcooked, rubbery cake.
- For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts on top before microwaving.
- The perfect mug for this recipe is wider rather than taller to allow even cooking.