When you just want a small piece of perfectly spongy lemon cake, this is the dessert for you! Lemon Mug Cake is a quick and easy cake. Each bite is filled with a sweet and lemon flavour and it’s ready in only 5 minutes.
If you love lemon, this is seriously the dessert for you. With a double dose of lemon flavour, this cake is truly lemon-licious.
There’s something about lemon desserts that is always so refreshing. Now that spring is finally here (Hooray!), I am so ready for a little dose of oh-so-delicious lemony flavour.
There’s something so special about certain dishes. The smell, the taste or even the site of a dish can bring back a flood of memories. Lemon Mug Cake makes me think of my late grandfather. He loved anything lemon. Whether it was a dessert or main course, if you wanted to make this humble man happy, lemon flavoured food was the way to his heart. Lemon Mug Cake makes me think of him. He’d love the light and fluffy cake batter with a perfectly sweet dose of lemon.
The double dose of lemon flavour comes from lemon juice and lemon zest. If you haven’t cooked with lemon zest before, it’s a great way to add a dose of flavour. Simply scrape some of the lemon’s yellow skin with a Microplane. The finely grated zest will melt into the mug cake creating a wonderfully lemony tasting dessert.
On its own, this sweet and lightly tart cake is truly comfort food. When you add a slice of strawberry, it adds another dimension of flavour. With a pop of sweet strawberry, Lemon Mug Cake becomes even sweeter. Whichever way you serve it, this is one tasty dessert.
When you want a small, single-size dessert, there is nothing like a mug cake. It takes like it’s freshly baked in the oven. Then it cools into a tasty and sweet treat. It’s the perfect size to share or enjoy all by yourself. Go for it – indulge in a lemon treat.
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PrintLemon Mug Cake
For a quick and simple cake treat, Lemon Mug Cake is the perfect snack. Filled with perfectly sweet lemony flavours, this spongy cake can be enjoyed with a strawberry or on its own.
- Prep Time: 4 mins
- Cook Time: 1 min
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened apple sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon zest
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine flour, sugar, milk, apple sauce, lemon juice, baking powder, lemon zest, and salt in a microwave safe mug. Mix with a fork or small whisk.
- Microwave on high for 1 minute. If the cake is not ready, heat 10 seconds at a time until done.
- Let cool for a few minutes before eating.
- Enjoy!
If you love mug cakes, you may also enjoy Mint Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
Chocolate Chip Banana Mug Cake
Do you enjoy lemon desserts? Have you tried Lemon Mug Cake?
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Yum, this a wonderful idea. I have pinned it. Happy New Year, Kippi
Oh my goodness, I’m salivating at the sight! These look delicious! Thank you for sharing this with #TriumphantTales and a very Happy New Year to you!
Very quick, and looks awesome and unexpected. Thanks for sharing with Fiesta Friday!
Oh I do like a lemon cake I shall save this to try in the new year #triumphanttales
Omg I haven’t made mug cakes in so long. I think the last time I made one was back in college! haha. I used to make them all. the. time! This lemon mug cake looks delicious!!
YUM YUM YUM! Thanks for sharing with the #DreamTeam
Looks deliciously easy to make!! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party. Have a wonderful week!
Love lemon desserts, and these mug cakes and pies everywhere are tempting… But not tempting enough to get me to forfeit what little counter space I have for a microwave! Maybe if we do a remodel, we can swing a built in, but for now, I’ll have to experiment at someone else’s house!
Jessica, I’ve been blogging for a few months, and I just came across your site today. I sure am glad I did. It looks like we have similar styles, and I’m looking forward to reading more of your recipes!
Miriam, mom of 5
Thanks Miriam! 🙂
Best of luck blogging!
sounds great – thank you!
Thanks Dolly! ?