Lemon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake (Print version)
Bright, tangy microwave cake with creamy cottage cheese and fresh lemon flavors ready in minutes.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Make It:
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 -
- Single-serving perfection means you get freshly made cake without a whole recipe's commitment or leftover temptation sitting on your counter
- The cottage cheese creates an incredibly moist tender crumb while boosting protein so this counts as a responsible breakfast choice
02 -
- Every microwave cooks differently so start checking at 90 seconds and add more time in 15 second increments to avoid overcooking which makes the cake rubbery
- Use a mug that holds at least 12 ounces because this cake rises significantly and I've learned the hard way that it will overflow anything smaller
03 -
- Room temperature ingredients blend more easily creating a smoother batter so take your egg and dairy out of the fridge 10 minutes before starting
- Grate your lemon zest before juicing the lemon as it's much easier to zest a whole lemon than a half-squeezed one