Description
This Coffee Mug Cake recipe is a quick and delicious single-serving cake made with spelt flour and a touch of natural sweeteners. Perfect for a cozy treat, this easy recipe allows you to prepare a moist, flavorful cake in just minutes using either the microwave or the oven. The optional cinnamon streusel topping adds a delightful crunch and warm spice, enhancing the cake’s homemade charm.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 3 tbsp spelt flour (white, oat, or almond flour)
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/16 tsp salt
- Pinch uncut stevia OR 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp + 2 tsp water
- 2 tsp oil or buttery spread (or applesauce for low-fat)
- 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
Streusel Topping (Optional)
- 1/8 tsp cinnamon
- 1 1/4 tsp sucanat or brown sugar (or keto sweetener)
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp oil or butter (or applesauce for low-fat)
- Tiny pinch salt
- 2 pecan or walnut halves
Instructions
- Prepare Equipment and Preheat Oven (if baking): If using an oven, preheat it to 330°F. Grease a muffin tin, ramekin, or microwave-safe mug depending on your cooking method.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the spelt flour, baking powder, salt, and your choice of sweetener (stevia or sugar). Mix well to evenly distribute the leavening agent and sweetener throughout the flour.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the water, oil or buttery spread (or applesauce for low-fat option), and vanilla extract. Stir gently until just combined; avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
- Prepare Streusel Topping (optional): In a small bowl, mix together cinnamon, brown sugar or keto sweetener, oil or butter (or applesauce), salt, and chopped pecan or walnut halves. This streusel adds a delicious, crunchy texture and warm flavor.
- Assemble Cake: Fill your greased container halfway with the batter. Sprinkle about two-thirds of the streusel mixture on top. Spoon the remaining batter over the streusel, then sprinkle on the remaining streusel to finish.
- Cook the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-13 minutes, or microwave on high for about 1 minute (microwave time may vary depending on wattage). The cake should rise and be set but still moist inside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mug cake to cool slightly before eating to avoid burning and let the flavors meld. Enjoy straight from the mug or transfer to a plate.
Notes
- Microwave cooking times vary widely; start checking at 50 seconds to prevent overcooking.
- The streusel topping is optional but highly recommended for added texture and flavor.
- You can substitute spelt flour with white, oat, or almond flour based on preference or dietary needs.
- For a low-fat version, replace oil or butter with applesauce but note that texture may be less rich.
- Using a microwave-safe mug or ramekin ensures safe and even cooking in the microwave method.
- Doubling the streusel ingredients will create a more generous topping.
- Ensure not to overmix the batter to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes (oven) or 1 minute (microwave)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: coffee mug cake, quick mug cake, single serving cake, easy dessert, microwave cake, spelt flour cake, streusel topping
