Craving a warm, gooey cinnamon bun but don’t have time to bake a whole batch? This quick and easy cinnamon bun mug cake is the perfect solution! Made in just a few minutes in your microwave, this delicious dessert satisfies your sweet tooth without the hassle. With its fluffy texture and rich cinnamon flavor, it’s the perfect cozy treat for any day.

Cinnamon Bun Mug Cake
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 556 kcal
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 Tbsp. light brown sugar plus more for top
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon plus more for top
- Pinch kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cream or milk
- 1-1/2 Tbsp. melted butter
- 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 Tbsp. powdered sugar
- 1/2 - 1 Tbsp. milk
- pinch kosher salt
Instructions
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Grease large mug with cooking spray.
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In mug, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. Add milk, butter and vanilla, and stir until fully combined.
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Sprinkle top with another pinch of brown sugar and cinnamon. Microwave 1 to 2 minutes, checking after 30 seconds, until the cake is firm in the center and cooked through.
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In small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk and salt until pourable. If needed, add more milk to reach your desired consistency.
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Pour glaze over warm mug cake and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon Bun Mug Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 556
Calories from Fat 252
% Daily Value*
Fat 28g43%
Saturated Fat 18g90%
Trans Fat 0.2g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 84mg28%
Sodium 78mg3%
Potassium 400mg11%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 46g51%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 1075IU22%
Vitamin C 0.4mg0%
Calcium 199mg20%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.