Treat yourself to this single-serving Snickerdoodle Mug Cake: you deserve it!
You know how it can be when you are craving something sweet, but nothing that is available will do the trick? You might try cookies, but then you eat too many (maybe I’m projecting: sometimes even when the cravings stop, I’m still eating them). There’s always a candy bar, but that can be cloying. And fruit? Well, I love fruit, but it can’t do the job. But you know what will do the job? This snickerdoodle mug cake.
No one seems to agree on the exact origin of the snickerdoodle—the cookie or the name—but many believe that it began as a German coffee cake, made by the Pennsylvania Dutch and other German immigrants. Then around 1895, this cake morphed into the beloved snickerdoodle cookie covered in cinnamon and sugar.
Snickerdoodle mug cake is a single-serving dessert in your favorite mug, something special just for you that takes only a few minutes to prep and under two minutes to cook in the microwave. And as a sweet treat, it checks all the boxes. It’s the perfect serving size, it’s kind of like a soft cookie yet it is a cake, and it’s also a warm, comforting confection laced with cinnamon, brown sugar, and vanilla with a fluffy interior and a crisp sugary outside that will make you swoon with delight.
So, next time you are craving something sweet, whip up a snickerdoodle mug cake, brew a Vanilla Spice Latte, get cozy in your favorite chair, and reward yourself for being you.
Tips For The Perfect Mug Cake
First, choose a 10-12 ounce (microwave-safe!) mug, so there’s plenty of room for your cake. Next, be a vigilant mixer: Take the time to mix all of your dry ingredients together and then blend in the wet ones until you have a smooth, creamy batter—no lumps! Next, the cinnamon sugar mixture is for the topping, but it’s also for the layer you’re going to put in between two layers of batter; that said, be sure to cover the top completely with that signature snickerdoodle-y cinnamon sugar! Finally, check the doneness of your mug cake after a minute and a half (microwaves cook differently, so a minute and a half might be enough).
FAQs & Tips
How Do I Store Leftovers?
Although the snickerdoodle mug cake is designed to be eaten as soon as you’ve cooked it, you can leave it covered on your counter for 24 hours. You can also keep it in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 3 days.
Can I Use Baking Soda If I Don’t Have Baking Powder?
We don’t recommend it. This recipe calls for baking powder, so stick to that for the best results.
How Can I Be Sure The Cake Is Done?
Good question! The best way is to use your finger to press lightly on the middle of the cake; if it springs back, it’s ready!
Serving Suggestions
While coffee is, of course, a wonderful companion to snickerdoodle mug cake, I also like it with Russian Tea, which has a lovely mix of warm spices including cinnamon. That said, it’s also really satisfying to have the warm cake with a cold Iced Cappuccino or Iced Americano.
And speaking of iced, what’s better than cake and ice cream? You can get your coffee fix by topping snickerdoodle mug cake with a big scoop of Coffee Ice Cream or this rich Coffee Toffee Ice Cream. And why stop there? On top of whatever flavor ice cream you choose, drizzle some Sea Salt and Vanilla Bean Caramel Sauce and then some chopped Candied Pecans.
Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar for topping
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for topping
- 5 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix the topping ingredients together to create cinnamon sugar.
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, the baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon until thoroughly combined.
- Blend in milk, oil, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
- In a large microwave-safe mug, layer half of the batter, followed by half of the cinnamon sugar. Repeat with the remaining batter and the sugar mixture.
- Microwave on high for 1.5-2 minutes or until the cake is cooked. Cooking time will vary depending on your microwave and mug. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
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