Lemon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake (Print Version)
A quick microwave dessert with creamy cottage cheese and fresh lemon, ready in under 10 minutes.
# 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
# How To Make:
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 well blended.
02 - Add flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt to the mug. Mix until just combined, scraping down the sides of the mug to ensure all dry ingredients are incorporated.
03 - Microwave on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, or until the cake has risen and the center is set.
04 - Let the cake cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Enjoy directly from the mug, optionally garnished with powdered sugar, extra lemon zest, or a spoonful of yogurt.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Perfect for those late night sweet cravings when you dont want to bake a whole cake
- The cottage cheese adds protein and keeps the texture incredibly moist without any weird aftertaste
02 -
- Every microwave is different, so start checking at 1 minute 30 seconds to avoid overcooking and drying out your cake
- The mug should be at least 12 ounces because the cake will rise significantly while cooking and you dont want overflow
03 -
- Grate your lemon zest before squeezing the juice, it's much easier to hold onto the lemon
- If your cottage cheese has large curds, give it a quick whirl in a blender or food processor before adding to the mug