Lemon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake (Printer-friendly)
Zesty single-serving microwave cake with creamy cottage cheese and fresh lemon, ready in just 7 minutes.
# 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
# How-To Guide:
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. 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 -
- The cottage cheese makes it incredibly moist while adding protein that keeps you satisfied
- It comes together in under seven minutes with dishes that basically wash themselves
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- Overcooking by even 15 seconds turns this into a rubbery disappointment
- Your mug needs to be at least 12 ounces to prevent batter from overflowing while cooking
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- Grease your mug lightly even though it is not strictly necessary
- Check for doneness at 90 seconds since microwave power varies