Cake – 5 minutes

⏱ Time

  • Prep: 2 minutes
  • Cook: 3 minutes
  • Total: 5 minutes

🧂 Ingredients (1 large mug or small bowl)

  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • 2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sunflower)
  • ¼ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a mug or microwave-safe bowl, add:
    • Flour
    • Sugar
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
  • Mix well with a fork

Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients

  • Add milk, oil, and vanilla
  • Stir until smooth and lump-free

Step 3: Microwave

  • Microwave on HIGH for 2½–3 minutes
  • Cake will rise and set in the center

Step 4: Rest & Enjoy

  • Let sit 30 seconds
  • Eat warm or flip onto a plate

✨ Optional Add-Ins (Mix Before Cooking)

  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder → Chocolate cake
  • Chocolate chips
  • Nuts
  • Jam swirl
  • Peanut butter center

🍓 Quick Toppings

  • Powdered sugar
  • Honey or chocolate syrup
  • Whipped cream
  • Ice cream

💡 Tips

  • Do not overcook (it will become dry)
  • Every microwave is different — start with 2½ minutes
  • Use a wide mug so it doesn’t overflow

If you want:

  • Chocolate version
  • Banana 5-minute cake
  • No-sugar or no-egg version
  • Air fryer version

Just tell me 😊

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