Lemon Mug Cake

Lemon Mug Cake

quick, simple, delicious

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 4m
Cook Time: 1m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 1
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (16 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For the cake

For the frosting (optional; serves 2)

Nutritional Information

284
calories
4,4g
fat
38,2g
carbohydrates
5,7g
protein
51mg
cholesterol
75mg
sodium
Lemon Mug Cake

Recipe Description

This Lemon Mug Cake is one of the best things ever! Mug cakes are amazing – they are assembled, cooked and eaten straight from a mug. This particular cake only takes 5 minutes from start to finish too! 

Start by mixing flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, oil and vanilla extract in a large microwave-safe mug. Add the lemon zest and lemon curd and place the mug in the microwave for a minute. You can eat it as it is, or make a frosting from whipped cream and sugar. Enjoy!

To make Lemon Mug Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Lemon Mug Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Make cake batter

    2 min
    Step 1 - Lemon Mug Cake

    Place the flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, oil and vanilla extract in a large microwave-safe mug. Mix until you have a smooth batter.

  2. 2

    Add lemon zest and curd

    2 min
    Step 2 - Lemon Mug Cake

    Mix the lemon zest and lemon curd into the batter.

  3. 3

    Cook the cake

    1 min
    Step 3 - Lemon Mug Cake

    Place the mug in the microwave and cook for about 1 minute. If the cake isn’t cooked through, cook for 15 seconds longer.

  4. 4

    Make frosting

    Step 4 - Lemon Mug Cake

    Place the cream and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix on high speed until peaks form.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Lemon Mug Cake

    Serve warm with a large spoon of frosting on top.

This Lemon Mug Cake recipe is an absolute winning recipe! It is so quick and simple and tastes delicious! Try it soon and please come back to tell me what you think!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews)
Zara
March 8, 2025
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Super yummy cake!

Chloe
January 6, 2025
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Super easy cake! Made it for my husband on our anniversary. We both loved the fresh lemon flavor. It was quick and perfect for a sweet treat after dinner.

René
November 5, 2024
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This cake brought me joy during my quiet evenings.

Nikki
February 28, 2024
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Lemon vibes, mate!

Wendy
October 13, 2023
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Super easy recipe

Daisy
October 4, 2023
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I made this Lemon Mug Cake yesterday after a long day at work. It was so easy to throw together, and in just 5 minutes, I had a warm, zesty treat. Eating it straight from the mug felt special, like a little indulgence just for me.

Olive
September 8, 2023
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Yum!

Megan
February 2, 2023
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I made the Lemon Mug Cake for a quick dessert after dinner with friends, and it was a hit! So simple to prepare and the flavor is just out of this world. I added a little whipped cream on top, and everyone wanted seconds. Definitely a keeper.

Samantha Ellis
October 13, 2022
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Just made this lemon mug cake in under 5 mins - it’s super delish, like a hug in a mug!

Bella
September 26, 2022
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I tried the Lemon Mug Cake while feeling nostalgic of baking with my grandma. It was easy and gave me joy in just 5 minutes. So thankful for this recipe.

Izzy
December 26, 2021
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OMG, this Lemon Mug Cake is lit! So easy, I whipped it up in no time! Perfect for a solo treat!

Greg
December 4, 2021
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OMG, this Lemon Mug Cake is a total game changer! I whipped it up in 5 mins while binge-watching my fave show. It’s light, zesty, and super easy! Perfect for those late-night cravings. Definitely gonna make this again, no doubt!

Heather Simmons
May 8, 2021
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I tried this Lemon Mug Cake last weekend after a long day. It was super easy and only took a few minutes to make. The lemon flavor was refreshing! I enjoyed it with a little cream on top. Definitely my new go-to treat.

Isaac Montgomery
March 26, 2021
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Delicious! I made this on a rainy afternoon while my wife was away. The bright lemon flavor lifted my spirits and was so simple to make. I enjoyed it warm with a little whipped cream. It was a perfect treat for myself!

Megan
March 17, 2020
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Super quick treat!

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