Caramel Apple Mug Cake Recipe

Total: 8 mins
Prep: 7 mins
Cook: 1 mins
Yield: 1 Serving

11 ratings

Redefine “easy bake” with this two-minute, one-mug dessert. Ingredients like brown sugar, applesauce, and fresh apple bring classic fall flavor to this quick treat. After a minute in the microwave, your apple cake is ready for its apple pie toppings: warm caramel sauce and streusel. Tasty as cake, easy as pie.

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For the Streusel Topping
1/2 teaspoon flour
1/2 teaspoon butter
1 teaspoon brown sugar
For the Cake
1/4 cup flour
2 1/2 tablespoons apple sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons diced apples
1 to 2 tablespoon caramel sauce

Gather the ingredients.

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Start by making the streusel topping. In a small bowl, combine the flour, butter, and brown sugar.

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With a fork, mix and mash until you have a crumbly texture.

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Combine the flour, sugar and baking powder in a 12-ounce mug.

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Add the apple sauce and mix well. Add the milk and diced apples but only mix lightly.

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Cook on medium-high in microwave for about 1 minute. Microwaves vary, but you’re looking for the cake to look done, and the edges to pull away slightly from the cup.

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While still warm, add the streusel topping and drizzle with caramel sauce.

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Serve immediately and enjoy!