15-minute lemon cake

Here’s a super quick 15-minute lemon cake recipe – perfect for when you want a fast, citrusy treat. This is a microwave mug cake-style lemon cake, which bakes in under 2 minutes, and the whole process (prep + cook + optional glaze) takes about 15 minutes total.

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🍋 15-Minute Lemon Cake (Microwave Mug Cake)

🕒 Total Time: 12–15 minutes

🧁 Servings: 1 (easily doubled)

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🥄 Ingredients

For the cake:

• 4 tbsp all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

• 1/4 tsp baking powder

• Pinch of salt

• 3 tbsp milk (dairy or non-dairy)

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted butter)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1/2 tsp lemon zest (optional but recommended)

• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

For the glaze (optional but yum):

• 2 tbsp powdered sugar

• 1 tsp lemon juice (adjust for thickness)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix the dry ingredients
   In a microwave-safe mug or small bowl, combine:

   • 4 tbsp flour

   • 2 tbsp sugar

   • 1/4 tsp baking powder

   • Pinch of salt

2. Add the wet ingredients
   Stir in:

   • 3 tbsp milk

   • 1 tbsp oil

   • 1 tbsp lemon juice

   • 1/2 tsp lemon zest (if using)

   • 1/4 tsp vanilla (if using)

   Mix until smooth and no lumps remain.

3. Microwave it

   • Microwave on high for 1 minute and 15 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds, depending on your microwave (start checking at 1:15).

   • Cake should rise and look set on top. If undercooked, microwave in 10-second intervals.

4. Make the glaze (optional)
   In a small bowl, stir:

   • 2 tbsp powdered sugar

   • 1 tsp lemon juice
     Adjust until it’s pourable but thick.

5. Serve

   • Let the cake cool for 2–3 minutes.

   • Drizzle the glaze on top.

   • Enjoy warm!