🍋 Lemon Mug Cake

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Fluffy lemon cake made in a mug in 2 minutes. A single-serving dessert for when a craving hits.

⏱️ 5 min🍽️ 1 servings👩‍🍳 Easy🔥 653 calories per serving💪 12 g protein per serving

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup (40 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp (30 g) sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) sunflower oil
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 pinch powdered sugar

How to make it, step by step

  1. In a large mug, mix 4 tablespoons of flour, 3 of sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder.
  2. Add 1 egg, 3 tablespoons of oil, 2 of milk, and the zest and juice of half a lemon.
  3. Mix well until there are no lumps.
  4. Microwave at 80% power for 90 seconds.
  5. Check with a toothpick. If it comes out clean, it's done.
  6. Let it cool for 1 minute before eating. Dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

653
calories
12 g
protein
90 g
carbs
29 g
fat

Values are approximate.

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