Gluten Free Vanilla Mug Cake | Cake in 2 minutes
Make a moist and tender single-serving gluten free vanilla mug cake with a quick blend of butter, sugar, applesauce, sugar, gf flour, and baking powder. No eggs needed, and you've got tender cake in a couple minutes!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 2 min
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened or melted and cooled)
- 3 tablespoons smooth applesauce
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 tablespoons gum free gluten free flour blend ((Or all purpose gluten free flour blend: see Recipe Notes for details))
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon edible gluten free confetti (nonpareils, or sprinkles (optional))
Instructions
- 1
Grease a microwave-safe mug or mason jar with at least an 8-ounce capacity and set it aside.
- 2
In a mixing bowl or measuring cup, place the butter, applesauce, and vanilla, and whisk vigorously to combine very well. Add the sugar and salt, and whisk again to combine.
- 3
Add the flour blend and baking powder, and whisk until smooth. Add the optional edible decoration, and mix until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- 4
Pour the batter into the greased mug, and smooth the top.
- 5
Place the mug in your microwave oven and cook at about 1000 watts for 1 minute 45 seconds.
- 6
Test with a toothpick to see if it comes out clean. If not, cook for up to another 20 seconds at about 1000 watts.
- 7
Allow to cool briefly before serving.