Delicious Mug Cake

Fancy cake without kitchen scales? This mug cake is measured with normal cups, is stirred in minutes and gives you all the freedom: pure, sprinkled with powdered sugar, with fruit – as you like. Perfect for spontaneous visits, cozy coffee get-togethers or a quick dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of flour

• 1 cup of sugar

• 1/2 cup of milk

• 5 eggs

• 5–9 tbsp oil (depending on consistency)

• 1 packet baking powder

• 1 packet vanilla sugar

• Optional: Fruit of your choice (e.g. apples, berries, banana)

Preparation

1. Preparation
   Preheat the oven to 180 °C top/bottom heat and grease a suitable cake tin.

2. Mix the dough
   In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, milk, eggs, oil, baking powder and vanilla sugar until smooth.

3. Add fruit (optional)
   Cut your favorite fruit into pieces and gently fold in – for the fruity note.

4. Baking
   Pour the dough into the prepared mold and bake for 30-40 minutes. Use the stick test to check if the cake is done.

5. Let cool
   Let the cake cool briefly, then remove from the mold.

Tips & Variations

Even without any frills, the mug cake becomes super fluffy – if you like it juicier, gently fold in chopped fruit (e.g. apple cubes, berries, banana). A handful of chopped nuts or chocolate drops provide crunch. Almost any finish goes well on top: simply powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar or a lemon glaze (powdered sugar + lemon juice) for fresh acidity. You can partially replace the oil with melted butter (stronger flavor) or bake the dough lactose-free/vegan with plant-based milk. As a sheet cake (small sheet), it is ideal for the office—baking time then rather at the lower end of the range, observe the toothpick test. For muffins, divide the dough into molds and bake for approx. 18–22 min. Leftovers remain juicy for 2–3 days covered; they can also be frozen and briefly baked if needed. If you prefer less sweetness, simply reduce the sugar by 10–20% – works without any problems.