Apple Cinnamon Mug cake

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, mix together the dry ingredients for the cake batter: 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon baking powder, pinch cinnamon and pinch salt. Set aside. 2. Place the 2 tablespoons butter into a large, microwave-safe mug. Place a folded paper towel on top (to catch any spatter) and microwave on high for 30 seconds, or until the butter is melted. If you want to unmold the mug cake for serving, carefully swirl the melted butter around the sides of the mug.

Step 2

3. Pour the melted butter, along with ¼ cup of milk and ¼ teaspoon vanilla into the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix together with a fork or small whisk just until no lumps remain (do not overmix!). Set aside. 4. Add the chopped apple, 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon all-purpose flour and pinch cinnamon to the bottom of the same mug used to melt the butter. Stir together until the sugar and flour are evenly distributed throughout the apples and there are no dry bits of flour remaining at the bottom of the mug.

Step 3

5. Microwave the apples on high for 45 seconds, or until they are slightly softened and look moist. Stir again. Pour the cake batter on top of the apples, do not stir. 6. Microwave the mug cake on high for 90 seconds. Check the cake; if there is still wet batter on top, microwave again in 10 second increments until the cake is cooked through. Either unmold the cake onto a plate or bowl, or serve right from the mug!