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Hi Bold Bakers!
Ok, time for some trivia, what is the most iconic flavor when it come to cake…? I bet all of you can agree it’s good old Funfetti! Just saying the word makes me feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy. From Birthday parties to family get togethers no festive celebration is complete without a bit of color, sprinkles, sweetness and vanilla cake. And that’s why Funfetti really does the trick. It’s all that baked into one tender spongy cake, topped with bright or pastel frosting and enjoyed by all. But sometimes you want a single-serving version or a little cake fast, so that’s where my 1 Minute Microwave Funfetti Mug Cake comes in.
Whether you’re a kid or an adult you probably love Funfetti Cake. The thing is you usually don’t get to enjoy this treat any given day. Well now you can with my 1 Minute Microwave Funfetti Mug Cake. Just like you, I love this fun flavor but don’t exactly want to make a whole cake just to have one slice. That’s why I created this single-serving gem of a mug cake.
This Funfetti Mug Cake is made super moist and tender from the milk and butter and perfectly flavored with sprinkles and vanilla to really deliver on the “fun.” I think this recipe is perfect for any dorm room celebration or after school treat. Let me remind you, birthday cake tastes just as good on days that aren’t your Birthday. Every day is one to celebrate. If you have a minute to spare and a few basic ingredients this special treat is all yours. Enjoy!
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1 Minute Microwave Funfetti Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (1oz/28g) butter
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons (50g/ 1¾ oz) self-rising flour ( to make SF flour add 2 tsp of baking powder to 150g/6oz/1 cup plain flour)
- tiny pinch of salt
- Best-Ever Buttercream Frosting recipe
Instructions
- Place the butter in a large mug and microwave it for 20 to 30 seconds until melted.
- Add the egg and whisk it in with a fork.
- Stir in the milk, vanilla, and sugar.
- Add the flour and salt. Mix the batter with a fork until smooth.
- Divide the batter between two mugs. Microwave separately for 50 seconds each until risen. Take care not to overcook or the cake will dry out fast.
- Once cooled pipe on a swirl of Buttercream Frosting and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Why are the instructions to put this into 2 mugs at the bottom? I made 4 cups when I meant to make 2. Why does it say 2 teaspoons to a cup of flour?? I thought it meant 2 teaspoons to the 6 tablespoons of flour?? Why not just give us the measurement for the 6 tbls. smh
This turned out amazing!! Lots of mug cakes that I have tried are raw at the bottom and taste like eggs or are to sweet but this is by far the best one I have made! I love all your ideas. I am a 12 year old girl who LOVES to cook and bake and can’t wait to get your cookbook! I am hoping to get your cookbook for my birthday in October since I don’t currently have enough money. 🙂 Thanks so much!
~ Anna
Hi Gemma! Right now I’m in quarantine and I am doing online school. I’m in fifth grade and I have a extra credit opportunity. I chose baking since I love all your recipes. I am doing the kid’s baking bakesheet, but only three. I just wanted to know that you are my absolute hero!! <3 Five Stars!
I did it! I even made the SR flour. Thank you for my quarantine treat! Delicious
tasted good, but if you top it with chocolate frosting, it gets even better !
I tried ur mug cake … I didn’t had confetti so I tried a without it but still it turned out soo good….can u tell a simple chocolate mug cake recipe too… I am 14 and I love to bake.. looking forward to more easy recipes of urs…well u should launch a baking line too….u should also collab with Rossana Pansino… ❤️???? ~Laiba
HI Gemma, I have tried several mug cake recipes which didn’t work at all. Since your recipes are always successful I have just tried this one and I must admit that it’s very good! Thank you!
Pauline, France
Easy to make however I think it should be eaten Once it cools down… I don’t think it can last any longer….
I tried another recipe once and it was terrible. But this was amazing. Thanks for sharing the recipe!
C’était excellent.