Lemon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake (Printable)
Bright, tangy single-serving treat with creamy cottage cheese and fresh lemon. Ready in 7 minutes.
# What You'll 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
# Directions:
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 completely smooth.
02 - Add flour, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, and salt to the mug. Mix until just combined, scraping down the sides to incorporate any dry pockets.
03 - Microwave on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, until the cake has risen and the center is set.
04 - Let 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 Tips:
01 -
- You get that freshly baked cake flavor in under five minutes without turning on your oven or dirtying mixing bowls
- The cottage cheese creates the most tender crumb while sneaking in 13 grams of protein
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- Every microwave varies differently, so start checking at 90 seconds and add 10-second increments until the center is set
- Overcooking creates a rubbery texture, so err on the side of slightly underdone
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- Use a fork to mash the cottage cheese against the side of the mug before adding other ingredients for fewer lumps
- The batter should be pourable but not thin, similar to pancake batter consistency