It's official– you don't need an actual birthday to enjoy cake! You can whip up a single-serve mug of deliciousness in just two minutes. All it takes is tossing some ingredients into your favorite mug, zapping them in the microwave and voilà – instant deliciousness awaits. No more waiting till special occasions; every day can be your own personal celebration with this one of a kind treat!
I have been on a major mug cake kick lately! Sometimes you just need a sweet treat but don't feel like breaking out the mixers and bowls. That’s where this mug cake recipe comes in! Treat yourself to the deliciousness that is a macro-friendly birthday mug cake. Not only does this single-serving recipe take minutes – yes, MINUTES – from start to finish for you (or your kids!) to make, it also has sprinkles added in for extra yumminess. And of course no cake would be complete without some frosting on top. Enjoy!
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3 Reasons Why You Will Love This Macro Friendly Birthday Cake Mug Cake Recipe
- Single serving: Craving something sweet but not the fuss of a whole cake? Look no further– this mug cake recipe is here to save you! This recipe is one serving, meaning no extra dishes or leftovers!
- Easy to make: If you're in the mood for cake but don't feel like dealing with all the prep and mess, why not go for a mug cake? Throw your ingredients into ONE mug then heat it up. You get to enjoy a delicious dessert without any of the hassle of doing dishes afterwards!
- Perfect for adults and kids: The heavenly vanilla and pop of sprinkles makes it the perfect treat for any birthday celebration – even if you're just celebrating yourself. All ages will love this delicious treat!
You may also love our macro-friendly birthday cake protein milkshake recipe!
Ingredients
- Kodiak Cake pancake mix: I found the birthday cake flavor at Walmart. If you can’t find it, you can use the regular variation or use normal pancake mix! Kodiak Cakes is a great source of 100% whole grains.
- Sugar substitute: This is used to sweeten the mug cake.
- Cake batter extract: This is key to the mug cake and will help add to the cake flavor.
- Milk: I used skim milk. Feel free to use your preferred milk alternative. I have used a coffee creamer before and it worked perfectly!
- Coconut oil: This will help to add moisture to your mug cake.
- Sprinkles: Can’t forget the sprinkles.. These add a nice pop of color!
- Frosting: I used Betty Crocker buttercream frosting. No cake is complete without frosting, but you may leave it off if you prefer.
Kitchen Tools Required
- Mug
- Spoon
How to Make Birthday Cake Mug Cake
- Spray a mug with cooking spray. Measure and add the dry ingredients directly into the mug.
- Add the milk and cake batter extract to the dry ingredients.
- Stir together until smooth with no more lumps, ensuring the dry ingredients are all combined.
- Add the sprinkles to the cup and mix together briefly.
- Place the mug in the microwave and cook for about 50 seconds until the cake is set. Let rest before serving. If desired, dollop or spread frosting on top and enjoy!
Swaps or Alternatives
If you can’t find the Kodiak Cakes birthday cake flavor, you can use their regular flavor or use normal pancake mix.
Having a dairy allergy or prefer to avoid it? Use your preferred milk alternative in place of the milk. If you opt for a sweetened milk alternative, you may need to adjust the sugar substitute amount to prevent making an overly sweet cake.
If you do not have coconut oil on hand or have an allergy, regular oil will also work in this cake.
Quick Tip(s)
Avoid over mixing the batter to ensure your mug cake turns out fluffy! Overmixing messes with the gluten development in your batter, which, in a nutshell, can make your mug cake unnecessarily tough.
To prevent your mug cake from coming out tough, do not overcook it in the microwave! Cook times may vary depending on your microwave settings. Also, the mug you choose matters- a wider mug will cook faster than taller mugs.
FAQ’s
What are some other substitutions or additions I could try?
This recipe is pretty basic and can allow for so many changes! If you want to experiment with swapping out the cake batter extract, try other variations such as almond, lemon, peppermint, or maple!
As for toppings or mix-ins, go for themed sprinkles such as black and orange for Halloween! You can change the frosting flavor or even drizzle with peanut butter instead. Topping your mug cake with berries, bananas, crumbled Oreos, or even mini chocolate chips would make a delicious variation as well!
Macros & Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 mug cake with ½ tablespoon of frosting
| Macros | Nutrition |
|---|---|
| Calories | 232 |
| Protein | 8g |
| Carbs | 32.7g |
| Fat | 9g |
Birthday Cake Mug Cake
Equipment
- 1 Mug
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Kodiak Cakes, Birthday Cake flavor
- 2 tbsp sugar substitute
- 1 tsp cake batter extract
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp rainbow sprinkles
- ½ tbsp Betty Crocker frosting
Instructions
- Spray a mug with cooking spray. Measure and add the dry ingredients directly into the mug.
- Add the milk and cake batter extract to the dry ingredients.
- Stir together until smooth with no more lumps, ensuring the dry ingredients are all combined.
- Add the sprinkles to the cup and mix together briefly.
- Place the mug in the microwave and cook for about 50 seconds until the cake is set. Let rest before serving. If desired, dollop or spread frosting on top and enjoy!
Notes
- Avoid over mixing batter to keep the cake fluffy.
- Nutrition may vary depending on the brands and varieties used.
