Lemon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake (Printer-friendly)
Bright and tangy microwave mug cake with creamy cottage cheese and fresh lemon. Ready in 7 minutes for a quick single-serving dessert.
# What You'll Need:
→ Wet Ingredients
01 - 1/4 cup cottage cheese
02 - 1 large egg
03 - 2 tablespoons milk
04 - 1 tablespoon melted butter
05 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
07 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
08 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
09 - 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
10 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
11 - Pinch of salt
# Directions:
01 - In a microwave-safe mug (at least 12 oz capacity), whisk together cottage cheese, egg, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
02 - Add flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt to the mug. Mix until just combined, scraping down the sides of the mug.
03 - Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the cake has risen and the center is set.
04 - Let cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Enjoy directly from the mug, optionally garnished with powdered sugar, extra lemon zest, or yogurt.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You get all the comfort of cake with none of the guilt thanks to the protein-rich cottage cheese base
- Its ready in under ten minutes from start to finish, perfect for those moments when you need something sweet but dont want to heat up the oven
02 -
- Use a mug that holds at least 12 ounces (350 ml) because the cake will rise significantly in the microwave
- Every microwave is different, so start checking at the 90-second mark to avoid overcooking
03 -
- Spray your mug with a little cooking spray before adding the batter for easy cleanup
- If the cake seems slightly undercooked at 2 minutes, let it sit in the mug for another minute as residual heat finishes the job