This warm and gooey Cinnabon Cake in a Mug is the ultimate single-serve dessert. It has all the cinnamon-sugar goodness of a classic cinnamon roll—without the wait. Just a few pantry ingredients, a quick mix, and about 90 seconds in the microwave. That’s it. You’ve got dessert.
And yes, it’s just as good as it sounds.
We are sharing tips to help you get the best results when making this recipe. If you don’t need the tips, scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and printable recipe card.
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Mug Cake ⭐
Quick and Easy – From measuring to your first bite, it takes under 5 minutes. Perfect for those “I need something sweet now” moments.
Cinnabon Flavor Fix – It’s like having a cinnamon roll and vanilla cake baby, in the best way.
Single Serve – No need to share (unless you really want to).
No Fancy Tools – A mug and a microwave. That’s all.
🧾 Ingredients
📌 Be sure to see the recipe card below for the full ingredients list with quantities and step-by-step instructions!
- All-purpose flour
- Brown sugar
- Baking powder
- Cinnamon
- Salt
- Milk
- Butter
- Vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar
🔪 How to Make Cinnabon Cake in a Mug
Combine dry ingredients:
Add flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt to your mug. Mix well.
Stir in the wet stuff:
Pour in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until smooth—don’t overdo it.
Make the swirl:
In a separate small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Drop it over the batter and lightly swirl it in with a toothpick or butter knife.
Microwave it:
Cook in the microwave for 60 to 90 seconds. Start checking around 60 seconds. It should look set on top but still soft inside.
Optional glaze:
Mix powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle it on top of the warm cake if you like a sweet finish.
⭐ Pro Tips ⭐
- Use a standard-sized mug (about 8–10 oz) so it doesn’t overflow.
- For extra gooeyness, don’t overcook! Check it at 60 seconds.
- Want a richer flavor? Add a pinch of nutmeg or a dash of maple extract.
- Add chopped pecans or a tiny handful of raisins for a fun twist.
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Warm & Gooey Cinnabon Cake in a Mug – A 5-Minute Microwave Treat
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Cinnamon Swirl Topping:
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tbsp melted butter
Optional glaze:
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp milk
Directions
Mix the base:
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
Add the wet ingredients:
- Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla until smooth. Don’t overmix.
Swirl it up:
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the swirl. Drop it on top of the batter and gently swirl with a toothpick or knife.
Microwave magic:
- Microwave for 60–90 seconds. Start with 60 and check. It should look cooked on top but still soft.
Glaze (optional):
- Stir powdered sugar and milk until smooth, then drizzle over the warm cake.
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