Description

Enjoy all the cozy flavors of a classic bakery-style apple fritter in this easy Apple Fritter Mug Cake! Made with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, a fluffy buttery cake, and a sweet homemade glaze, this single-serving dessert comes together in minutes using your microwave. Perfect for a quick afternoon treat or a late-night dessert, this simple recipe delivers warm apple-cinnamon goodness without frying, preheating an oven, or making a mess.

Ingredients

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Apple Filling

1/4 cup fresh apple, finely diced
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon water

Mug Cake Batter

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar or granulated sweetener
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Sweet Glaze

2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon milk

Instructions

Prepare the apple filling: Combine the diced apple, brown sugar, cinnamon, and water in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, or until the apples begin to soften. Set aside.
Mix the dry ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
Add the wet ingredients: Stir in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until a smooth batter forms, scraping the bottom of the mug to incorporate all the flour.
Fold in the apples: Gently stir the softened cinnamon apples and any remaining juices into the batter.
Microwave the cake: Cook on high for 60–75 seconds, checking at 60 seconds. The cake is ready when it has risen and the top is set. Microwave in additional 5–10-second increments if necessary.
Prepare the glaze: In a small dish, whisk together the powdered sugar and 1 teaspoon of milk until smooth. Add a few drops of milk if needed to reach your preferred drizzling consistency.
Glaze and serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm mug cake. Allow it to cool for about 1 minute before enjoying.

Notes

Best apples: Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, or Granny Smith apples work well for a sweet-tart flavor and tender texture.
Finely dice the apples: Small pieces soften more evenly and distribute throughout the cake.
Avoid overcooking: Microwave power varies, so begin checking at 60 seconds to prevent a dry or rubbery texture.
Gluten-free option: Replace the all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend.
Lower-carb option: Fine almond flour and a suitable sugar substitute can be used, although the cake’s texture and nutrition will change.
Dairy-free option: Use plant-based milk and dairy-free butter.
Sweetness adjustment: Reduce the sugar or use your preferred granulated and powdered sweeteners.
Serving suggestion: Enjoy warm with an extra sprinkle of cinnamon or a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Microwave safety: Use a microwave-safe mug with enough room for the batter to rise, and allow the cake to cool before eating.
Storage: This single-serving cake is best enjoyed immediately. The texture may become firmer as it cools.

Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute 45 seconds
Category: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 390 kcal
Fat: 13 g
Carbohydrates: 65 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 4 g