Fluffy microwave mug pancakes (Printable)

Easy pancakes cooked in a mug, soft and fluffy, perfect for a fast breakfast or snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Batter

01 - 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - Pinch of salt
05 - 3 tablespoons milk
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
09 - Optional: fresh berries, chocolate chips, or powdered sugar for garnish

# How To Make It:

01 - Lightly coat a large microwave-safe mug (at least 12 oz capacity) with a small amount of butter to prevent sticking.
02 - Add the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into the mug and stir to mix evenly.
03 - Pour in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir gently until the batter is smooth but avoid overmixing.
04 - Microwave the mug on high power for approximately 90 seconds, or until the pancake has risen and set. Check after 70 seconds as microwaves vary.
05 - Allow the pancake to cool for 1 minute. Then top with maple syrup and, if desired, fresh berries or chocolate chips. Serve directly from the mug.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Pancakes from scratch without heating a skillet or babysitting a griddle, which means you can make this in your pajamas without guilt.
  • The mug becomes your serving dish, so the cleanup is almost laughably minimal.
  • Ready in five minutes, which means you can satisfy a pancake craving on a weekday morning without settling for something mediocre.
02 -
  • The mug matters more than you'd think, because if it's too small, your batter will overflow spectacularly, so use something with at least 12 ounces of capacity.
  • Overmixing the batter is the one mistake that consistently makes these dense instead of fluffy, so mix just until the streaks of dry flour disappear.
  • Microwave power varies wildly, so the first time you make this, stay nearby and check it at 70 seconds to find your magic timing.
03 -
  • Brown the butter before mixing it in, and you'll add a subtle nuttiness that people will taste but won't be able to identify.
  • If your pancake stubbornly sticks to the mug, run a butter knife around the edge while it's still warm and it should release with zero frustration.
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