The best microwave muffins that cook in 5 minutes

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

A minimum of effort separates you from chocolate, honey, nut, banana and other goodies.

Important rules

1. The easiest way to make a cupcake is in a mug. But simple paper tins, plates, glass or ceramic bakeware will work as well.
2. The dough rises strongly in the microwave. If you do not want it to run away, do not fill the form more than a third.
3. Be prepared for the finished cake to fall off as soon as you take it out of the oven.
4. The cooking time depends on the microwave. Sometimes 30 seconds from the stated minute may be enough. Just in case, check the readiness of the cake often with a wooden skewer (it should remain dry).

1. Cupcake with liquid chocolate

Ingredients

• ¼ glasses of flour;
• 2 tablespoons of unsweetened cocoa
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder;
• 2 tablespoons of sugar;
• ⅛ teaspoon of salt;
• ¼ glasses of milk;
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
• 1 tablespoon of chocolate spread

Preparation

Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, sugar and salt. Add milk and vegetable oil and stir the dough until smooth. Transfer it to a large, oiled mug. Place the chocolate paste in the center. You do not need to make a depression for it, as the dough will rise.

Microwave the cupcake at full power for 70 seconds.

2. Honey cake

Ingredients

For the cupcake:

• 2 tablespoons of butter;
• 2 tablespoons of liquid honey;
• 1 medium egg;
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract or vanillin on the tip of a knife;
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 4 tablespoons flour;
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder;
• 1 pinch of salt.

For the cream:

• 2 tablespoons butter, softened;
• 4 tablespoons of powdered sugar.

Preparation

Microwave the butter for 20 seconds. Then mix it with honey, egg and vanilla. Add sugar, flour, baking powder and salt and stir until smooth. Microwave for 70-90 seconds.

Whisk the ingredients for the cream with a fork for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with cream on the cooled honey cake.

3. Cupcake with salted caramel

Ingredients

For salted caramel:

• 200 g sugar;
• 90 g butter;
• 120 g heavy cream;
• 1 teaspoon of salt.

For the cupcake:

• 3 tablespoons of butter;
• 1 egg;
• 3 tablespoons of milk;
• 4 tablespoons flour;
• 3 tablespoons of sugar;
• ½ teaspoon baking powder;
• ½ teaspoon of salt.

Preparation

First, prepare some salted caramel. Place a deep saucepan over medium heat and melt the sugar in it, stirring constantly. When the sugar turns brown, add the butter. After dissolving it, pour the cream into a saucepan and cook until the caramel thickens. Remove from heat, add salt and stir. This amount of caramel is enough for more than one cupcake.

Now you can start directly with the cake. Microwave the butter for 10 seconds to melt. Add egg and milk and beat until smooth. Then add flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and mix thoroughly.

Place the dough in a cup. Place 1 tablespoon of salted caramel in the center. Microwave the cake on medium power for 1 minute. Decorate the finished cake with 1 more tablespoon of caramel.

By the way, if desired, caramel can be replaced with boiled condensed milk. It will turn out to be no less tasty.

4. Blueberry muffin

Ingredients

• ¼ glasses of frozen blueberries;
• ¼ glasses of flaxseed flour;
• ½ teaspoon baking powder;
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg;
• 2 tablespoons of thick, sweet syrup or honey
• ½ teaspoon grated orange zest;
• 1 egg white.

Preparation

Combine thawed blueberries, flour, baking powder, and nutmeg. Then add syrup or honey, zest and protein to them and mix until smooth.

Grease a mug or mold with butter, pour the dough into it and microwave for 90 seconds.

5. Banana raisin muffin

Ingredients

• a small piece of banana (about 5 cm);
• 3 tablespoons whole grain flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder;
• ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon;
• 1 pinch of salt;
• 2 teaspoons of honey;
• 2 ½ tablespoons of milk;
• 1 tablespoon of raisins

Preparation

Mash the banana with a fork. Add the remaining ingredients to the resulting puree and mix thoroughly. Microwave for 45 seconds. Cooking times may vary depending on the microwave. The top of the finished cake should be firm to the touch. If it takes too long to cook, it will become tough.

6. Three-Ingredient Chocolate Cupcake

Ingredients

• 1 ripe banana;
• 1 egg;
• ¼ glasses of cocoa.

Preparation

Mash the banana with a fork. Mix with egg and cocoa and microwave for 90 seconds.

If you want frosting, combine ⅛ cups of hot water, 2 teaspoons of cocoa, and 2 teaspoons of sugar. Let cool for a few minutes and pour over the cupcake.

7. Donut with cinnamon

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons flour;
• ½ teaspoon baking powder;
• 3 tablespoons of sugar;
• ½ tablespoon butter, softened;
• 4 tablespoons of milk;
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract or vanillin on the tip of a knife;
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg;
• a pinch of salt;
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon sugar

Preparation

Combine all but the last ingredient and pour into a tureen or mug. Place in the microwave for 60–90 seconds. Then, use a knife to pull out the donut, transfer it to a plate and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

8. Lemon strawberry muffin

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons flour;
• 3 tablespoons of sugar;
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder;
• 1 egg;
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 strawberries;
• 1 pinch of powdered sugar.

Combine flour, sugar and baking powder. Add egg, butter, zest, juice and 1 chopped strawberry. Toss, place in a greased mug and microwave for 2 minutes.

Let the cake cool for 5 minutes and garnish with strawberry slices and powdered sugar.

9. Coffee and nut cake

Ingredients

For the cupcake:

• 85 g softened butter;
• 85 g sugar;
• 2 eggs;
• 85 g flour;
• ½ teaspoon baking powder;
• 2 teaspoons instant coffee
• a handful of walnuts.

For the cream:

• 1 teaspoon instant coffee
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 25 g softened butter;
• 100 g icing sugar.

Preparation

Whisk butter and sugar until creamy. Add beaten eggs, flour, baking powder, coffee and most of the chopped nuts. Place the dough in a microwave-safe dish and cook on full power for 2 minutes. Then set to medium heat and cook for another 2 minutes. The finished cupcake should rise and become firm.

While the cake is cooling, make a cream. To do this, dissolve the coffee in milk and mix with butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Place the cream on the muffin and garnish with walnuts.

10. Cupcake with Oreo

Ingredients

• 20 Oreo cookies
• 1 glass of milk;
• ¾ teaspoon baking powder;
• 2-3 tablespoons of sugar.

Preparation

Crumble the cookies, add milk, baking powder and sugar and blend until smooth. The dough should not be too thin or too thick. Place it in a greased or parchment-lined mold.

Place in the microwave for 3-5 minutes. After 3 minutes, check the readiness of the cake by sticking a toothpick into it: if there is dough on it, then it is not ready yet.

Let the finished cake cool. If you pull it out of the mold while hot, it can break.

11. Brownie

Ingredients

• ½ cup flour;
• ¼ glasses of cocoa;
• ½ cup sugar;
• 75 g melted butter;
• ½ glass of milk;
• 2 scoops of ice cream.

Preparation

Combine flour, cocoa and sugar. Add butter and milk and stir until smooth. Divide the dough into a large dish or place in three oiled circles. Cook for 30 seconds at 70% power. If the cupcake is not baked, add another half minute.

Decorate the finished treat with ice cream balls.

12. Cinnabon with dates

Ingredients

• ⅓ glasses of oat flour;
• ½ teaspoon baking powder;
• ⅛ teaspoon of salt;
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
• ½ ripe banana;
• 2 soft dates;
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon.

Preparation

Combine oat flour, baking powder, and salt. Add butter and mashed banana with a fork. Roll out the resulting dough into a very long, narrow strip.

Cut the dates into small pieces and chop with a fork until they are pasty. Add cinnamon and stir well. Place the filling over the dough and fold it in half lengthwise. Then roll it into a bun.

Transfer the bun to a greased mug or round dish and microwave for 1.5-2 minutes until baked. You can garnish the finished bun with yogurt or powdered sugar.

13. Banana nut cake

Ingredients

For the cupcake:

• 1 large egg;
• 6 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
• 8 tablespoons of sugar;
• 8 tablespoons of pastry flour or 6 tablespoons of plain flour and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder;
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg;
• 2 pinches of salt;
• 2 ripe bananas;
• 3 tablespoons chopped nuts.

For topping:

• 2 tablespoons flour;
• 2 tablespoons of sugar;
• 1 pinch of cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons of cold butter

Preparation

Whisk the egg with butter and sugar. Add flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt and mix well. Mash the banana with a fork and add it to the dough. Stir until smooth and place in a large dish or spread over three circles. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.

Combine all topping ingredients. It should be crumbly. Place the topping on the dough and place the mugs or dish one at a time in the microwave at full power for 90 seconds. If you are preparing the cake in one pan, then increase the time to 2 minutes.

14. Chocolate muffin with orange juice

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons flour;
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract or vanillin on the tip of a knife;
• ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon;
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder;
• 2 tablespoons of sugar;
• 2 tablespoons of cocoa;
• 1 small egg;
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil;
• 2 tablespoons of orange juice.

Preparation

Stir all ingredients until smooth. Pour the dough into a greased mug and microwave for 90-120 seconds.