Vanilla Mug Cake in Air Fryer
The Vanilla Mug Cake has a soft, fluffy texture with a light crisp on the outside from the air fryer. The vanilla flavor is sweet and rich, and it pairs well with a wide range of toppings like whipped cream, berries, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup. Its balanced sweetness makes it a satisfying yet simple treat.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon Baking powder
- 3 tbsp Milk
- 1 tbsp Butter (or coconut oil) melted
- 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- pinch Salt
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl or directly in the mug, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed and free of lumps.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the milk, melted butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract. Mix the ingredients together until a smooth batter forms. Be sure to stir thoroughly, scraping the sides to incorporate all the flour.
- Transfer to Mug and Prepare Air Fryer: Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug, ensuring it only fills halfway to allow room for the cake to rise. Place the mug carefully in your air fryer basket.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Set the air fryer to 350°F (175°C) and cook for 5-7 minutes. The cake should rise and form a firm top. To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool for a minute before enjoying. Top with your favorite toppings like whipped cream, berries, or a drizzle of syrup for extra flavor.
Notes
This Vanilla Mug Cake in the Air Fryer is a quick, easy, and beginner-friendly dessert recipe that takes only 5-7 minutes to cook. It uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand and can be customized with various toppings or healthy substitutions. This single-serving recipe is ideal for when you need a fast, homemade dessert without having to bake a whole cake.
Approximate Calorie Breakdown:
- All-purpose flour (4 tbsp): ~120 calories
- Sugar (2 tbsp): ~100 calories
- Baking powder (1/4 tsp): ~1 calorie
- Milk (3 tbsp, whole): ~25 calories (lower for plant-based milks)
- Butter (1 tbsp): ~100 calories (or coconut oil)
- Vanilla extract (1/4 tsp): ~5 calories
- Pinch of salt: 0 calories