Description
This Salted Caramel Apple Mug Cake is a quick and delicious single-serving dessert that combines warm cinnamon apple spice throughout a tender mug cake, topped with homemade salted caramel sauce and your choice of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Ready in just 3 minutes, it’s perfect for a cozy treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- ¼ cup (31 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon water
Topping
- Homemade salted caramel sauce or store-bought caramel sauce
- Vanilla ice cream or whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, apple pie spice, baking powder, granulated sugar, and a pinch of salt until well mixed.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the unsweetened applesauce, milk, vegetable oil, and water. Whisk everything together until smooth and no lumps remain.
- Prepare Mug: Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug (approximately 14-ounce size) leaving enough space at the top for the cake to rise without overflowing.
- Microwave Setup: Place a paper towel inside the microwave and set the mug on top to catch any overflow in case the batter spills during cooking.
- Cook the Mug Cake: Microwave on high for 1 minute and 50 seconds. Cooking times may vary slightly based on microwave wattage, so watch carefully to avoid overcooking.
- Add Topping and Serve: Carefully remove the mug from the microwave, drizzle with homemade or store-bought salted caramel sauce, and top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired. Enjoy warm!
Notes
- Use a microwave-safe mug with at least 14 ounces capacity to allow room for the cake to rise.
- Microwave wattages differ; start checking at 1 minute 40 seconds to avoid overcooking, which may dry out the cake.
- The apple pie spice can be substituted with cinnamon if desired.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute the milk with almond or oat milk and use a vegan caramel sauce and topping.
- Serving immediately after cooking provides the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
