Most people enjoy vanilla cake but they often don’t like making a big cake. When you’re craving cake and short on time or money, give this simple recipe for Vanilla Mug Cake with Sprinkles a try. It’s pretty with sprinkles! This recipe uses two bowls, a microwave, some measuring utensils and a mug, Lola and Kim made it in W102 during class. Vanilla Mug Cake with Sprinkles is great for a fun dessert after dinner. One reason it’s especially handy is that it travels well and has very little clean up. Once it was finished baking, Lola and Kim tried it. They thought it was yummy! Both Lola and Kim think everyone should try this recipe at least once.
Before You Start
Before cooking, place all your ingredients and tools on the counter.

Ingredients List
- 1/4 cup + 1 1/2 tsp flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- pinch salt
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- sprinkles
Step-by-Step Instruction
- Mix dry ingredients
1/4 cup + 1 1/2 tsp flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 tsp baking powder
Salt - Add in wet ingredients
2 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons milk or water
1/2 tsp vanilla
Mix together - Pour batter into mug
Cook for 1:20 minutes
Let cool for 1 minute
Top with sprinkles
Careful, it’s hot!

Lola and Kim thought it looked pretty with all the sprinkles on top!
