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Birthday Cake Mug Cake

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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour structure and tenderness
  • Granulated sugar sweetness and moisture
  • Baking powder rise and fluff
  • Salt because flavor needs balance
  • Milk (dairy or plant-based) – moisture
  • Neutral oil canola, vegetable, light olive; tenderness
  • Vanilla extract birthday cake's best friend
  • Butter extract or almond extract optional; that bakery vibe
  • Rainbow jimmies the sprinkle that won't bleed
  • Frosting or whipped cream optional, but come on

Method
 

  1. In a microwave-safe 12-ounce mug (bigger than a standard coffee cup), whisk:
  2. Stir in:
  3. Fold in:
  4. Microwave on HIGH for 70–95 seconds . Start at 75, then check. The top should look set and springy. If the center looks wet, zap in 10-second bursts.
  5. Cool for 1–2 minutes so it finishes setting. Top with frosting, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Party hat optional.