Description
A quick and easy mug cake that tastes like a cinnamon roll, made with cottage cheese and a single egg, perfect for a warm, gooey treat.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cottage cheese (about 60 g)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (plus 1 teaspoon for the gooey center)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (plus 1/4 teaspoon for the center swirl)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt (or softened cream cheese) for topping
- Optional: sweetener to taste for the topping
Instructions
- Prepare the mug: choose a microwave-safe mug with room for the batter to puff slightly. Lightly spray or brush with oil if you like easier cleanup.
- Mix the base batter: in the mug, combine cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir vigorously until as smooth as possible (20–30 seconds).
- Make the gooey center: in a small bowl, mix maple syrup with cinnamon.
- Add the center: dollop the cinnamon-maple mixture into the center of the mug batter and gently swirl once or twice with a toothpick or knife.
- Microwave: cook on high for 60–90 seconds. Start checking at 60 seconds; the top should be set and slightly springy.
- Prepare the topping: while the cake cools for 30 seconds, stir Greek yogurt with your chosen sweetener to taste.
- Serve: spoon the sweetened yogurt over the warm cake and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Store leftover mug cake (covered) in the fridge for up to 2 days. Dairy-rich, keep it chilled.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American