Make Quick Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake In Just 5 Minute!

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Is it me or are mug cakes the new thing this week? After spending the first four weeks at home, I baked so many cakes but Cinnamon roll mug cake is my favorite because all I wanted to eat was lazy snacks like Oreo mug cake. After 3 attempts, I finally did it! You need this cinnamon roll mug in your life! In only five minutes, you can make these fluffy and delicious cinnamon rolls that rival any store-bought variety!

As a cupcake, you don’t need to shape anything, or fill it into a mold and the best part is that it is low-carb and healthy. Try this recipe with detailed steps.

Why you will Love Snickerdoodle Mug Cake

Effortless Dessert: This snickerdoodle mug cake recipe is almost too easy to be good! But I’m telling you, it’s delicious and you can make it whenever you have 5 minutes. You will need the simple ingredients that are easily available in the pantry.
Single-serving Delight: This mug cake is for one or two people, so you don’t need to bake a whole cake for your late-night craving. There’s no need to be concerned about leftovers.
Forget about the Mess: The big advantage of mug cake is that you don’t need to clean the big mess of baking. Only a mug and an oven are all you have to make this mouthwatering cinnamon roll mug.
Cinnabon in the Mug: If you are a cinnamon roll lover and have a time shortage and just want to make the lazy version of the cinnamon rolls then this mug cake is for you. You just make the simple and easiest version of Cinnabon in a mug!
Fluffy Flavors: The combined flavor and aroma of brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla will be a treat for your taste buds.

Ingredients for Sugar Glaze Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

All-purpose flour: This will be a base for our mug cake. It will give strength and structure to the mug cake. Use almond and coconut flour for a keto-friendly alternative.
Sugar: Sugar will provide a sweetness in the mug cake. You can adjust the sweetness or add maple syrup or honey as an alternative.
Baking powder: It will help the cake to rise and make a fluffy texture of mug cake.
Milk: It will add moisture to the mug cake and make the mug cake soft and not hard. Almond milk is an acceptable substitute.
Vanilla extract and vegetable oil: Vanilla will add an aromatic flavor and vegetable oil will add moistness to the mug cake.
Brown sugar mixture: For making the brown sugar mixture you will need melted salted butter, dark brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. You can use unsalted butter also, but I think the salted butter will be the best for this recipe. Cinnamon is the key flavor in this recipe that enhances the sweetness of the mug cake.
For glaze (optional): To make the glaze, you’ll need milk and powdered sugar. It is optional, but I like my cinnamon roll mug cake with glaze.

How to make this Recipe Keto-friendly

To make this cinnamon mug cake recipe keto-friendly you will need the keto-friendly alternatives. You can use 3 tbsp almond flour and 1 tbsp coconut flour as an alternative to All-purpose flour. 1 ½ tbsp of coconut sugar as a substitute for regular sugar. 3 tbsp of almond milk as an alternative to regular milk. Use keto brown sugar instead of normal dark brown sugar. For more keto-friendly options skip the glazing part of the recipe.

How to make the 5-minute Cinnamon Mug Cake

Step 1. Add all-purpose flour, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl and mix them. In the same bowl add milk, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil and whisk them together until form a smooth batter.

adding all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, vanilla, milk in a bowl

mixing wet and dry ingredients for cinnamon roll batter

Step 2. Melt the salted butter and stir in the dark brown sugar and ground cinnamon to produce a thick, dark brown mixture.

mixing the brown sugar and cinnamon in salted butter

Step 3. Prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar with milk and mixing them until a smooth consistency is attained.

mixing powdered sugar and milk to form sugar glaze

Step 4. Now it’s time to assemble the mug cake. First, take the mug and pour half the batter that is prepared in the mug, then add half of the brown sugar mixture, and then add the rest of the batter. Add the rest of the brown sugar mixture and swirl it around with a skewer. We create a spiral so that the cinnamon gets to the dough.

assembling the mug cake batter and brown sugar mixture to form glaze

layers of mug cake batter and brown sugar mixture and then making swirls on top with skewer

Step 5. Microwave it for about 1 minute and 10 seconds in the microwave on the highest, that’s how long it took for me but every microwave is different so it may take longer or a bit less time for you. Keep a good eye on it and if it’s not done, microwave for an additional 10 seconds.

Step 6. After that let it cool for a minute and drizzle the glaze on the top of this cinnamon mug cake and enjoy this soft and spongy mug cake!

cinnamon roll in mug with sugar glaze topping

Make this a Different Delight with Different Toppings

Peanut butter and sliced banana topping for a brownish cinnamon roll mug cake.
Honey and milk mixture topping for extra warm craving.
Vanilla scoop topping with colorful sprinkles for birthday fun treats.
Spiral topping is made from a rare topping of Greek yogurt and sweet syrup.
Add chocolate chips to make a chocolate cinnamon mug.

More add-In Options

Your favorite nuts.
Dust the mug cake with coconut powder, cinnamon powder, or cocoa powder.
Your favorite jam or jelly.
Drizzle some Nutella or caramel.
Almond butter.

Expert Tips

Don’t overmix the ingredients because overmixing can make the cake harder, not spongy.
For more smooth batter, sift the dry ingredients before mixing.
To attain a moist and soft texture add the milk slowly. Add milk gradually rather than all at once.
Make an attractive swirl design in the mug by arranging the batter and brown sugar mixture in layers. Gently stir the cinnamon layer into the batter with a skewer or knife tip. This ensures that the flavor of cinnamon is distributed evenly throughout the cake.
Different microwaves have different powers, that’s why they have different cooking times so be sure to monitor your cake while it cooks closely. Begin with the suggested duration of one minute and ten seconds, then modify as necessary. To get a cake with a gooey center, under-cook it a bit.
Add your favorite toppings for more flavors if you are skipping the glaze option then dust with cinnamon powder for a warm finish.

Storage Options

Mug cake is the best option for instant cravings or breakfast snacks, so you don’t need to preserve it for the future, instead enjoy your mug cake fresh for a healthier taste. I don’t recommend freezing or long-term storage.

FAQ’s

The major reason is neglecting the exact measurements and overfilling the mug. When I first tried these mug cakes, I also failed in the first attempt but then my kitchen helper lady told me that I might be using inaccurate measurements and overfilling the mug may fail. The exact measurement in this recipe will yield a perfect mug cake for your cravings.

The dry mug cake is due to the low-fat content. As we are not using eggs in this mug cake, I am adding the right amount of vegetable oil to avoid my cake drying. The fat content in the mug cake should be standard to make a soft spongy mug cake.

It is mainly due to the incorrect ratio of dry and wet ingredients. Try using the exact measurement of dry and wet ingredients. The other reason that may lead to a hard mug cake is overmixing the wet and dry ingredients.

Your mug cake may taste bitter if you are using excess baking powder. Try using the baking powder in a lesser quantity, maybe the measurement I added!