Cherry Cola Mug Cakes (Printable)

Enjoy rich, moist cakes with cherry and cola flavors made conveniently in a mug in just a few minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cake Base

01 - 60 ml cherry cola soda
02 - 60 g all-purpose flour
03 - 30 g granulated sugar
04 - 12 ml vegetable oil
05 - 0.25 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1 pinch of salt

→ Topping

07 - 2 tablespoons whipped cream
08 - 8 maraschino cherries, stemmed

# Directions:

01 - Lightly grease the inside of a microwave-safe mug with a thin layer of vegetable oil.
02 - In a small bowl, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
03 - Add the cherry cola and vegetable oil to the dry mixture and stir until a smooth batter forms.
04 - Pour the batter into the prepared mug, filling no more than halfway to allow room for rising.
05 - Microwave the mug on high for 70–90 seconds, or until the cake has set and springs back lightly when touched.
06 - Allow the mug cake to cool slightly. Pipe or spoon whipped cream on top and garnish with maraschino cherries.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under ten minutes from start to finish
  • Uses everyday kitchen staples and no eggs required
  • Bakes right in the microwave so no heating up the house
  • Light fluffy texture with a burst of cherry and cola flavor
02 -
  • Egg free and simple for all skill levels
  • You can double the recipe to share with a friend or save for later
  • Customizable with your favorite extracts or syrups
03 -
  • Do not overmix the batter as this leads to tough texture in the quick microwave bake
  • Make sure your mug is large enough to prevent overflow as the cake rises high before settling
  • If you crave extra gooey bites tuck a few chocolate chips right in the center of the batter before microwaving

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