Description
This Cinnamon Roll in a Mug recipe offers a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet cravings with a warm, gooey cinnamon roll made in just minutes using your microwave. Perfect for a single serving, this delightful treat combines soft dough with a cinnamon-sugar filling topped with a simple drizzled icing, all without the need for an oven or long rising times.
Ingredients
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For the Dough and Filling
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 1½ tbsp water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or coconut sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- A tiny dab of oil for greasing the mug
For the Icing
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- ½ tsp plant-based milk or water
Instructions
- Prepare the Icing: In a small bowl, combine powdered sugar with plant-based milk or water and mix until smooth and drizzly. Set this aside for later use.
- Grease the Mug: Lightly grease an 11–12 oz microwave-safe mug with a small dab of oil to prevent sticking during cooking.
- Make the Dough: In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and a pinch of fine sea salt. Gradually add 1½ tablespoons of water, stirring until a slightly tacky dough comes together. Knead the dough a few times to ensure it is well combined and elastic.
- Roll It Out: Lightly flour a clean surface and roll the dough into a strip approximately 4 inches wide and ⅛ inch thick to prepare for filling.
- Add Filling: Evenly sprinkle the brown sugar (or coconut sugar) and ground cinnamon over the rolled dough. Fold the edges inward carefully, sealing in the cinnamon sugar to create a filled dough strip.
- Shape & Microwave: Roll the dough strip into a spiral to form the cinnamon roll and place it into the greased mug. Pour about ½ teaspoon of water on top of the roll to generate steam while cooking. Microwave on full power for approximately 50 seconds; adjust the time slightly if your microwave is more or less powerful.
- Serve: Carefully turn the cinnamon roll out onto a plate. Drizzle the prepared icing over the top and enjoy immediately while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Microwave wattages vary; adjust cooking time slightly as needed to avoid overcooking or undercooking.
- Use plant-based milk in the icing to keep this recipe vegan-friendly.
- For a different flavor, try swapping cinnamon for cardamom or adding a pinch of nutmeg.
- Ensure the mug is microwave-safe to prevent cracking or damage.
- This recipe is best enjoyed immediately as microwaved dough can toughen upon cooling.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
