Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake in a Mug
Prep: 3 mins
Cook: 2 mins
Cooling Time: 2 mins
Total: 7 mins
Serving: 1 serving
Yield: 1 mug
Coffee cake is best when it is warm and fresh from the oven, and now it’s possible to get that fresh-baked experience every morning. All you have to do is make a single-serving coffee cake quickly and easily in a mug. You already have a mug ready to go for your morning coffee, why not grab a second mug to make a coffee cake?
This recipe for cinnamon streusel coffee mug cake is so easy because it uses a prepared cake mix. All you have to do is scoop out some cake mix from the box and mix it with water. The cake mix does the work for you and it cooks up perfectly in the microwave. This recipe calls for yellow cake mix to achieve that classic crumble-topped coffee cake look, but you can feel free to use any cake mix you have on hand—just be sure to store the remaining cake mix in a resealable plastic bag for future use. Once you get a taste of fresh coffee cake in the morning, you will be hooked!
The best part about this coffee cake in a mug is that the prep time is a snap. Plus, the recipe only uses the microwave, it is also safe for older children to prepare and feel successful in the kitchen. Just be sure to use care when taking the mug out of the microwave in-between steps and when ready to top and serve. Since microwave strengths vary and some mugs become very hot, use oven mitts or a thick kitchen towel to protect your hands.
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon chopped pecans
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2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon cold butter
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2/3 cup yellow cake mix
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6 tablespoons water
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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To make the streusel topping, combine the chopped pecans, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl.
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Cut the butter into small cubes and press into the flour mixture with a fork until it resembles coarse crumbs. Set aside in the refrigerator while making the cake.
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To make the cake, put the cake mix and the water into a 12-ounce mug. Use a fork to stir them together until they are smooth.
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Microwave for 60 seconds.
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Top with the streusel topping and microwave for 60 more seconds.
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The coffee cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly before serving.
Recipe Variations
- The streusel topping calls for chopped pecans for flavor and texture. Leave them out if you prefer a nut-free version or substitute other nuts to suit your taste.
- Swap the yellow cake mix for white cake mix, or for extra flavor a spice cake mix is quite delicious.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 1 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 417 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 12g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 21% |
| Cholesterol 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium 623mg | 27% |
| Total Carbohydrate 75g | 27% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 39g | |
| Protein 4g | |
| Vitamin C 0mg | 0% |
| Calcium 189mg | 15% |
| Iron 2mg | 12% |
| Potassium 80mg | 2% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
