Looking for a quick and easy microwave dessert for one that can be whipped up in minutes (about 3 minutes from start to finish) with just a handful of common pantry ingredients?
Look no further than this yummy Raspberry Jell-o Microwave Mug Cake!
Rather than dealing with the constant temptation of baking a whole cake, you can pull together this simple dessert in minutes—which is perfect if you have a small family or live alone.
And if you do have a larger family (and a bunch of microwave-safe mugs), you don't have to fight over which flavor cake to bake. You can pull out the ingredients and let everyone make their own personalized dessert by using their favorite Jell-o flavor. Plus you won't be left with a ton of leftovers. A win-win!!
Raspberry Jell-o Mug Cake with whipped topping and sprinkles
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Jello Mug Cake?
According to my calculations, each mug cake has about 222 calories.
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How to Make Jell-o Microwave Mug Cake, Step by Step
Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.
Ready to make the Raspberry Jell-o Mug Cake
Step 2: Whisk the flour, baking powder, sweetener and Jell-o gelatin together in a large microwave-safe mug.
Whisking together the dry ingredients
Step 3: Stir in the milk and oil until well mixed and all dry ingredients have been absorbed.
Ready to microwave the cake
Step 4: Microwave (affiliate link) on HIGH for 1 minute. If cake is not done, continue cooking in 15-second increments until done. Cake will be done when it is still slightly sticky on top and springs back when gently pressed.
Freshly zapped Jell-o mug cake
Step 5: Allow to cool slightly and enjoy right from the mug or loosen the edges with a sharp knife and invert over a small plate to release the cake from the mug.
Raspberry Jell-o Microwave Cake waiting for toppings
Step 6: Enjoy plain or with additional toppings: fresh fruit (raspberries, blueberries, sliced strawberries, etc.), light whipped topping, sprinkled, etc.
Raspberry Jell-o Mug Cake with light whipped topping
Recipe Notes
Not a fan of raspberry? Substitute the raspberry Jell-o gelatin with your favorite flavor: (orange, lemon, lime, strawberry, cherry, pineapple, etc.) would all be delicious.
Enjoying raspberry Jell-o mug cake
I haven't tried this yet with sugar-free Jell-o, but hope to make it soon and see how it turns out. If you've made this recipe with sugar-free Jell-o, be sure to leave a comment below letting us know how it turned out!
This simple WW friendly dessert can also be prepared in a microwave-safe bowl.
Serving Suggestions
Give this yummy raspberry cake for one a double-dose of raspberry flavor by topping it with fresh raspberries. Or if you're a true raspberry lover, maybe a triple-dose with fresh raspberries and a light drizzle of this simple raspberry sauce.
Simple Raspberry Sauce
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Microwave Mug Jell-o Cake
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon zero calorie sweetener (Swerve, Lankato Monkfruit, Splenda, Equal, etc.)
- 1 tablespoon favorite Jell-o gelatin powder (raspberry, orange, cherry, strawberry, lemon, lime, pineapple, etc.)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk beverage
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
Instructions
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, sweetener and Jell-o gelatin together in a large microwave (affiliate link)-safe mug.
- Stir in the milk and oil until well mixed and all dry ingredients have been absorbed.
- Microwave (affiliate link) on HIGH for 1 minute. If cake is not done, continue cooking in 15 seconds increments until done. Cake will be done when it is still slightly sticky on top and springs back when gently pressed.
- Allow to cool slightly and enjoy right from the mug or loosen the edges with a sharp knife and invert over a small plate to release the cake from the mug.
- Enjoy plain or with additional toppings: fresh fruit (raspberries, blueberries, sliced strawberries, etc.), light whipped topping, sprinkles, etc.
Recipe Notes
*Points® calculated by WW. *PointsPlus® and SmartPoints® calculated by Simple Nourished Living; Not endorsed by Weight Watchers International, Inc. All recipe ingredients except optional items included in determining nutritional estimates. SmartPoints® values calculated WITHOUT each plan's ZeroPoint Foods (Green plan, Blue plan, Purple plan) using the WW Recipe Builder.
If you like this Single Serving Microwave Mug Cake, you might also like
- Easy 2-Ingredient Orange Angel Food Mug Cake
- WW Friendly Pineapple Mug Cake
- Simple 3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake
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