Gluten free lemon mug cake

Here’s a quick and fluffy Gluten-Free Lemon Mug Cake recipe — perfect for when you’re craving something sweet and citrusy in under 5 minutes!

🍋 Gluten-Free Lemon Mug Cake (Single-Serve)

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour (with xanthan gum)

• 2 tbsp sugar (or coconut sugar)

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 3 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)

• 1 tbsp neutral oil (like canola or melted coconut oil)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional but adds zing!)

• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Glaze:

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1/2–1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In a microwave-safe mug, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

2. Add Wet Ingredients
   Add milk, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Mix until just combined — don’t overmix.

3. Microwave
   Microwave on high for 1 minute to 1 minute 20 seconds, or until the top is set and springs back when lightly touched.

4. Cool & Glaze (optional)
   Let cool for a minute. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cake.

📝 Notes:

• Add blueberries or poppy seeds for a twist.

• For extra richness, add 1 tbsp of yogurt or sour cream to the batter.