Microwave Vanilla Yogurt Mug Cake

When you are having a craving for cake, but don't want to be bothered with making a whole cake and then dealing with all the leftovers (and temptations), a mug and microwave (affiliate link) can quickly come to the rescue, as this easy vanilla mug cake proves.

Just stir together a little cake mix, some fat-free yogurt and a little water in a microwave-safe mug and about 2 minutes later you'll be rewarded with a delicious little single serving cake that can be enjoyed plain or with your favorite topping.

How Many Calories and WW Points in this 3-Ingredient Microwave Mug Yogurt Cake Recipe?

According to my calculations, each serving has about 150 calories.

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How to Make Microwave Vanilla Mug Cake for One

Step 1: Gather and prepare all ingredients.

Ready to make the mug cake

Step 2: Spray a microwave-safe mug with nonstick baking spray. Add the cake mix, yogurt and 2 tablespoons water to mug and mix well.

Mix together the cake mix, yogurt and water

Step 3: Microwave on HIGH power for 2 minutes, or until cake is set.

Allow cake to cool

Step 4: Allow cake to cool and serve in mug or remove to a small plate. Top with optional toppings, if desired.

Tasty vanilla cake for one

Recipe Notes

If you need fat-free vanilla yogurt and only have plain on hand, simply measure out your 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt and stir in a couple drops pure vanilla extract.

Different mug sizes may affect cooking times. The mug I used for this cake is quite large, so it resulted in larger, flatter cake that was done in about 2 minutes. If your mug is smaller, your cake probably won't be as wide, but will likely be taller and you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

Vanilla mug cake with rainbow sprinkles

There are many different types of microwaves with different power outputs, and this too may alter your cooking time.

Not a fan of vanilla—substitute with your favorite cake mix and fat-free yogurt flavors for a customized dessert!

Serving Suggestions

Once cooled, enjoy this cake right in the mug, or you can remove it to a plate. If desired, top with your favorite topping!

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Microwave Vanilla Mug Cake

Satisfy your cake craving with this deliciously simple single serving Microwave Vanilla Mug Cake.

Prep Time2 minutes mins

Cook Time2 minutes mins

Total Time4 minutes mins

Servings (adjustable): 1

Calories: 150

Author: Peter | Simple Nourished Living

Ingredients

• ▢ ¼ cup Betty Crocker Super Moist Vanilla Cake Mix (unprepared)
• ▢ 2 tablespoons fat-free vanilla yogurt

Optional toppings:

• ▢ Sprinkles, jimmies, light whipped topping, light ice cream, caramel sauce, fresh berries, etc.

Instructions

• Spray a microwave-safe mug with nonstick baking spray. Add cake mix, yogurt and 2 tablespoons water to mug and mix well.
• Microwave on HIGH power for 2 minutes or until cake is set.
• Allow cake to cool and serve in mug or remove to a plate. Top with optional toppings, if desired.

Equipment

Jumbo Mugs

Microwave

Recipe Notes

If you need fat-free vanilla yogurt and only have plain on hand, simply measure out your 2 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt and stir in a couple drops pure vanilla extract.

Different mug sizes may affect cooking times. The mug I used for this cake is quite large, so it resulted in larger, flatter cake that was done in about 2 minutes. If your mug is smaller, your cake probably won't be as wide, but will likely be taller and you may need to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

There are many different types of microwaves with different power outputs, and this too may alter your cooking time.

Not a fan of vanilla—substitute with your favorite cake mix and fat-free yogurt flavors for a customized dessert!

Serving size: 1 microwave mug vanilla cake (without optional toppings)

Click here to see your WW Points for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.

4 *PointsPlus (Old plan)

Nutrition Facts

Microwave Vanilla Mug Cake

Amount Per Serving (1 vanilla mug cake)

Calories 150 Calories from Fat 23

% Daily Value*

Fat 2.6g4%

Carbohydrates 29.6g10%

Fiber 0.1g0%

Protein 2.6g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: microwave vanilla cake, vanilla cake for one, vanilla mug cake

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Recipe source: Hungry Girl Magazine (affiliate link), Winter 2020

*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.

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