Air Fryer Vanilla Mug Cake With Icing
Description
A light, fluffy single-serving vanilla cake baked right in the mug, finished with a simple powdered sugar glaze. Seven pantry ingredients, ten minutes start to finish.
Ingredients
Cake:
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon light cream
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Icing:
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon water
- Optional: sprinkles
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and light cream until smooth.
- Add the flour and baking powder. Mix just until combined — do not overmix.
- Spray a 12- to 16-ounce oven-safe mug or ramekin with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pour the batter into the mug, filling no more than two-thirds full.
- Place the mug into the air fryer basket. Set to 350°F on the air fry setting for 4 to 5 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for at least 3 minutes.
- Whisk the powdered sugar and water until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake, add sprinkles if desired, and serve.
Equipment
- 12–16 oz oven-safe mug or ramekin, oven safe
- Cooking Spray
Notes
- Spoon and level the flour rather than scooping — packed flour makes a dense cake.
- Air fryers vary. Start checking at 4 minutes.
- Microwave: 70–90 seconds. Oven: 350°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Icing too thin? Add powdered sugar a half teaspoon at a time. Too thick? Add water by the drop.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 210mgSodium: 590mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 1gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 739IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg