Description
A quick and delightful mug cake made with cottage cheese and cinnamon, perfect for a single serving treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- 1 tablespoon milk
- For the icing:
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine the cottage cheese and egg, mixing well until smooth.
- Add the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
- Drizzle in the melted butter and milk, mixing until the batter is smooth.
- Microwave the mug on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Check for doneness; if the center is still wet, continue microwaving in 15-second intervals until fully set.
- Let it cool for a minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the icing.
- Drizzle the icing over the warm mug cake before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of chopped nuts or raisins to the batter before microwaving.
- Substitute the cottage cheese with Greek yogurt for a creamier texture and a tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 30 seconds
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg