Apple Pie Mug Cake, everything you love about cinnamon & apple pie in an easy 3-minute mug cake. Quick & easy desserts don’t get any better than this.
I have a house full of people who absolutely can’t get enough cinnamon. It’s probably because the hubs grew up in a place called Apple Hill in California.
Orchards were everywhere & there was certainly an abundance of apple pie happening. But we joke that the reason my son is so crazy for cinnamon is because I ate sticky buns nearly every single day when I was expecting him.
The whole house loves cinnamon, apples, oats & all flavors associated with fall. So this time of year is their favorite because we are making everything we can with all those fabulous flavors.
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Apple Mug Cake
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Since today the theme is apples, I thought I would pair a favorite cinnamon mug cake with apple pie for a delicious dessert that’s ready in just 3 minutes or less. That’s right- this cake is made in the microwave in just 2-3 minutes.
The family is obsessed! Just look at all that cinnamon & sugar on there, oh my goodness.
Now you can definitely make these with my homemade apple pie filling or you can use the store brand of your choice. Either way- it’s like all the great flavors of fall come together in a nice little, portable dessert.
This recipe works best with plain 14oz tall side mugs. I like them because they are inexpensive & it’s the perfect serving size too.
Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I use another flavor of pie filling?
Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. This is great with blueberry or cherry.
Can I use a sugar substitute?
I have not personally tried it, so I can’t say how that would turn out. But if you would like to try it, I suggest a product that offers a 1:1 swap. Please let me know how it turns out.
Can this mug cake recipe be frozen?
I have not tried it, so I can’t say how that would taste after thawing. Since these are single-serve, they are best when fresh. If you choose to freeze, please remove it from the mug before doing so.
Apple Pie Mug Cake Recipe
How many can this serve?
This recipe makes 2 single-serve mugs. I have made up to 4 at a time, they should all cook just fine in the microwave together as long as you don’t crowd the mugs too close to each other.
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Can this recipe be doubled?
You can, and we do it often. This recipe makes 2 mugs, so just double your ingredients and divide between 4 mugs instead of 2 cakes.
HOW DO YOU MAKE Apple Pie Mug Cake?
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- Add in milk, butter, and vanilla, whisking well in between each addition.
- Using 14-oz (or larger) microwave-safe mugs (straight sides works best), add several spoonfuls of batter to each mug.
- Sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar & add a scoop of apple pie filling.
- Alternate layers, ending with cinnamon sugar.
- Microwave on high 1.5 – 2 minutes for a single mug or 2-3 minutes for both mugs together.
- Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
- *Serving suggestion- top with a large helping of whipped cream.
What is the best way to store leftover mug cake?
Since these are basically a single serving, they should be enjoyed immediately after cooking. However, you can put some plastic wrap over the top of the mug and refrigerate until you are ready to enjoy the rest. Just reheat in the microwave for a few seconds, just enough to heat it without overcooking it.
To make Apple Pie Mug Cake you will need…
- all-purpose flour
- sugar
- baking powder
- cinnamon
- milk room temperature
- butter melted & cooled
- pure vanilla extract
- apple pie filling
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Products I love when making Apple Pie Mug Cake…
This Apple Pie Mug Cake recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand
OR maybe you have never made a mug cake before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this mug cake recipe.
- all-purpose flour
- granulated sugar
- baking powder
- cinnamon
- apple pie filling
- vanilla extract
- mugs
- spatulas
- whisk
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Apple Pie Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup milk room temperature
- 4 tablespoons butter melted & cooled
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup apple pie filling
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon
- Add in milk, butter, and vanilla, whisking well in between each addition
- Using 14-oz (or larger) microwave-safe mugs (straight sides works best), add several spoonfuls of batter to each mug
- Sprinkle with a little cinnamon sugar & add a scoop of apple pie filling
- Alternate layers, ending with cinnamon sugar.
- Microwave on high 1.5 – 2 minutes for a single mug or 2-3 minutes for both mugs together
- Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before serving.
- *Serving suggestion- top with a large helping of whipped cream
Notes
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
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Lilian says
Hello! I sadly only have cinnamon sugar! How can I use that instead of cinnamon? Please reply!
Gina Kleinworth says
In this case just add the 1/2 cup of sugar, less 1/2 tsp. Then use your cinnamon sugar in place of the cinnamon. It will just have less cinnamon flavor since there isn’t a way to separate the sugar from the cinnamon.
Stella says
Awesome cake!
I made mine with sugar substitute and it turned out great!
I will definitely make it again
Carol says
This is delicious. However I have no cinnamon sugar and wasn’t sure how to make it. I just mixed some sugar and cinnamon together and it turned out fine. Made this twice now.
G. Prince says
Gotta try this one! Looks fabulous…thanks!
Carol says
This turned out very good. I cooked it in the air fryer as I like how it turns out better than a microwave. I live alone so I like these little recipes. Will definitely make it again.
G. Prince says
I gave 5 star! Computers!!
Bobbie Cline says
Yummy!!! Sooo easy. (((HUGS)))
Aussie says
What in the world is the ingredient “apple pie filling”??
Gina Kleinworth says
The canned, ready-made pie filling – is sold in the baking aisle in the grocery store. Or you can use homemade. It comes in a variety of flavors – apple, cherry, and blueberry.
Dawn Krutilla says
Gave instructions, NOT amounts of each ingredient!
UGH!
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Jan says
I made this today, it was delicious. I used a cereal bowl instead of a mug and it turned out great.
Christine says
This sounds delicious. The problem I have with it is what do you do with the Apple pie filling once you open the can? I’m a one person household. I look forward to making it
Gina Kleinworth says
You can refrigerate it, freeze it, use it in other recipes – add it to oatmeal, top on ice cream. It’s really up to you.
Candy says
I used the variation with the cake mix and it was absolutely delicious!!