Description
A quick and indulgent lemon mug cake with a molten condensed milk center, perfect for satisfying sweet cravings in minutes.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 4 tablespoons
- Granulated Sugar: 2 tablespoons
- Baking Powder: 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt: A pinch
- Lemon Zest: 1/2 teaspoon
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Milk: 3 tablespoons
- Vegetable Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Vanilla Extract: 1/4 teaspoon
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: 1.5 tablespoons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Ensure your microwave is clean and your mug is microwave-safe.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest. Add milk, lemon juice, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir gently.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Grease your mug lightly with oil or butter.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour in half the batter, add the condensed milk to the center, and top with remaining batter.
- Cook to Perfection: Microwave on high for 45–60 seconds until the cake rises and edges firm.
- Finishing Touches: Let rest 1 minute, then garnish with powdered sugar or whipped cream.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm and enjoy the gooey lemon center.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for best flavor.
- Avoid overmixing to keep the texture light.
- Adjust cook time based on your microwave wattage.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: lemon mug cake, lava cake, microwave dessert, condensed milk cake, easy lemon cake