Olive Oil Lemon Mug Cake

lemon cake in a mug with bite on spoon sitting on napkin.

4 from 1 vote

This light and zesty Olive Oil Lemon Mug Cake is the perfect single-serving dessert. Made with pantry staples and brightened up with fresh lemon zest, it's moist, tender, and comes together in minutes using your microwave.

Prep Time2

Cook Time2

Cooling Time5

Total Time9

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: cake

Calories: 820kcal

Author: Sydney Dawes

Ingredients

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions

In a 2-cup measuring cup or bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the olive oil, milk, and zest.
Stir with a fork or tiny whisk until no lumps remain.
Pour into a 12 ounce mug. Microwave on full power for 90 seconds – 2 minutes (depending on microwave). If the edges are still looking a little moist, add up to 30 seconds more.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes before eating. Excellent plain or with berries and yogurt.

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