Lemon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake (Printable)
A bright, tangy microwave cake with creamy cottage cheese and fresh lemon. Ready in 7 minutes for a light single-serving treat.
# What You 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
# Steps:
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 and fully combined.
02 - Add flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt to the mug. Mix until just combined, ensuring you scrape down the sides of the mug to incorporate any dry pockets.
03 - Microwave on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the cake has risen and the center is completely set.
04 - Allow the cake to cool for 2-3 minutes before enjoying directly from the mug. Optionally garnish with powdered sugar, extra lemon zest, or a spoonful of yogurt.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The cottage cheese makes it incredibly moist without any oil or heavy ingredients
- Its protein-packed enough to pass as breakfast but sweet enough for dessert
02 -
- Every microwave is different, so start checking at 1 minute 30 seconds
- The cake will deflate slightly as it cools, this is completely normal
03 -
- Use a wide-mouth mug for easier stirring and even cooking
- Spray the mug with cooking spray if you want to turn it out onto a plate