Microwave Confetti Mug Cake with Splenda
Single-serve confetti mug cake made in a microwave with Splenda sweetener and rainbow sprinkles. Mixed in one mug and cooked in about a minute, this quick dessert requires minimal cleanup and delivers a soft, fluffy cake perfect for celebrating small occasions at home.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flourgluten-free flour blend1:1structuregluten-free
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- 4 packet Splenda sweetener
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar-free rainbow sprinkles
- 3 tablespoon lowfat milkwhole milk or non-dairy milk1:1liquid
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil spreadbutter1:1fat
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- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
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Add flour, Splenda packets, baking powder, and sprinkles to a microwave-safe mug and stir until combined
- 2
Pour in milk, vegetable oil spread, and vanilla extract and stir until a soft batter forms, scraping flour from the corners
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Microwave until puffed to about twice the volume
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Cool for a few minutes before eating
Tips
Microwave wattage affects cooking time; start at 60 seconds and adjust as needed
Scrape batter from mug corners to ensure even cooking
Good to Know
Best enjoyed fresh; refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days
Common Mistakes
Do not skip scraping flour from corners to avoid dry pockets in the cake
Do not exceed microwave time significantly to avoid a rubbery or overcooked texture
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
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