5-Minute Cake with 1 Egg

Here’s a quick and easy 5-Minute Cake with 1 Egg — perfect for a fast treat when you’re craving something sweet!

🍰 5-Minute One-Egg Cake (Microwave Mug Cake)

🧁 Ingredients:

• 1 egg

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 2 tbsp milk

• 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or melted butter)

• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend)

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: chocolate chips, cocoa powder, nuts, or cinnamon

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Crack the egg into a large microwave-safe mug or small bowl. Whisk with a fork.

2. Add sugar, milk, oil, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.

3. Add flour and baking powder, and stir until smooth.
   (Add cocoa or other extras now if using.)

4. Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on your microwave.
   (Start with 90 seconds; add 15-30 seconds more if the center looks wet.)

5. Let it cool slightly and enjoy straight from the mug or tip it onto a plate.

🍫 Optional Variations:

• Chocolate: Add 1 tbsp cocoa powder and chocolate chips.

• Cinnamon Swirl: Mix 1 tsp brown sugar + 1/4 tsp cinnamon and swirl into batter.

• Fruit: Add chopped banana or berries for a fruity twist.