Caramel Apple Mug Cake

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Updated on 07/29/21
Caramel apple mug cake

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Prep: 7 mins
Cook: 1 mins
Total: 8 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
329 Calories
3g Fat
74g Carbs
4g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount per serving
Calories 329
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 272mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 74g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 47g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 2mg 8%
Calcium 117mg 9%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 134mg 3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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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Ingredients

For the Streusel Topping

  • 1/2 teaspoon all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 teaspoon unsalted butter

  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar

For the Cake

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons applesauce

  • 1 tablespoon sugar

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

  • 2 tablespoons diced apples

  • 2 tablespoons caramel sauce

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Ingredients into caramel apple mug cake
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  2. Start by making the streusel topping. In a small bowl, combine the flour, butter, and brown sugar.

    Make streusel topping
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  3. With a fork, mix and mash until you have a crumbly texture.

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

    Combine sugar and flour
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  5. Add the apple sauce and mix well. Add the milk and diced apples but only mix lightly.

    Add apple sauce
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  6. 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.

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

    Caramel apple mug
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  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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