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Snickerdoodle Mug Cake

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Forget the long wait for a hot oven. This is my favorite “emergency” treat for when you need something sweet, warm, and cozy right now. It’s a soft, buttery cake that tastes just like the center of a fresh Snickerdoodle cookie, complete with those delicious “veins” of cinnamon sugar.

Ingredients

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  • 6 tbsp All-Purpose Flour (the foundation)
  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sugar (split for the batter and the topping)
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Powder (to help it rise)
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon (split for that woody aroma)
  • 1/4 cup Milk (room temperature helps the texture)
  • 2 tbsp Salted Butter (melted; the salt balances the sweet)
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (real vanilla makes it bakery-style)

Instructions

  1. Prep the Dry Mix: In a small bowl, whisk your flour, 1.5 tablespoons of sugar, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon. You want it to look like a uniform sandy color.
  2. Go Wet: Stir in your milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Use a fork to mix until the batter is smooth and shiny.
  3. The Layering Secret: In a separate tiny dish, mix your leftover sugar and cinnamon. Pour 1/3 of the batter into a 14-ounce mug, sprinkle a little cinnamon-sugar, and repeat until you finish with a sugar layer on top.
  4. Zap It: Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds. The top should look dry and matte, not wet or shiny.
  5. Let It Rest: This is the hard part! Wait 2 minutes before eating. This lets the steam finish cooking the inside and gives the sugar crust time to set.

Notes

Helpful Tricks

  • The Bowl Rule: Mixing in a separate bowl prevents those gross pockets of dry flour at the bottom of the mug.
  • Watch the Size: A 14oz mug is key. If the mug is too small, it will overflow.
  • Don’t Overcook: If you go too long, the cake becomes rubbery. Check it early!

Serving Ideas

  • Make it Gourmet: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. The heat melts it into a “sauce” that is amazing.
  • The Drink: It’s perfect with a cold glass of milk or a strong coffee.

Storage & Reheating

  • Enjoy Fresh: Mug cakes are best eaten immediately.
  • Leftovers: If you have to save it, wrap it tight in plastic. Reheat for 10 seconds with a damp paper towel on top to keep it from drying out.

Find it online: https://recipesh.com/snickerdoodle-mug-cake/