Description
This Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving treat that combines the moistness of cottage cheese with warm cinnamon flavors. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or an instant snack, this mug cake offers a gooey cinnamon center and a creamy topping made from Greek yogurt or cream cheese, all prepared in just minutes using a microwave.
Ingredients
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Cake Batter
- 0.25 cup cottage cheese (secret ingredient for moist and tender cake)
- 1 egg (binder and leavening agent)
- 2 tbsp almond flour (or oat flour)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (or honey)
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon (for cinnamon roll flavor)
- 0.25 tsp baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
Cinnamon Swirl
- 1 tsp maple syrup (for gooey center)
- 0.25 tsp cinnamon
Topping
- 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (or cream cheese)
- Sweetener to taste (e.g., maple syrup)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Combine the cottage cheese, egg, almond flour (or oat flour), maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a microwave-safe mug.
- Mix Batter Smoothly: Stir thoroughly with a fork or a small whisk until you achieve a smooth batter without lumps of cottage cheese or flour.
- Prepare Cinnamon Swirl: In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon maple syrup with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon. Dollop this mixture into the center of the mug cake batter and gently swirl through the batter using a toothpick or the back of a spoon to create a gooey cinnamon center.
- Microwave Cooking: Microwave the mug cake on high power for 60 to 90 seconds, or until the cake is set and slightly puffed up. Cooking times may vary depending on your microwave’s wattage.
- Make Topping: While the cake is cooking, mix Greek yogurt (or cream cheese) with your preferred sweetener until smooth. Once the cake is done, spoon the creamy topping over the warm mug cake and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Microwaves vary widely in power; start checking the cake at 60 seconds to avoid overcooking.
- Almond flour can be substituted with oat flour for a different texture but similar flavor.
- Choose maple syrup or honey according to your dietary preference or sweetness level.
- The cottage cheese adds moisture and protein; for a dairy-free option you can experiment with silken tofu but results may vary.
- Feel free to adjust the cinnamon swirl amount depending on how pronounced you want the cinnamon flavor.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 to 1.5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cottage cheese mug cake, cinnamon roll mug cake, quick breakfast, single serving cake, microwave mug cake, healthy mug cake, low fat cake
