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Lemon Poppy Seed Mug Cake
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Lemon Poppy Seed Mug Cake

This bright and zesty lemon poppy seed mug cake is bursting with fresh citrus flavor and takes just minutes to cook in the microwave. A simple lemon glaze drizzled on top adds an extra punch of tartness to this light and lovely single-serve cake.

4.5
6 min
🍴1 servings
🔥335 cal
🔖Easy
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30 second summary

A bright and tangy lemon poppy seed mug cake with a lemon glaze that cooks in the microwave in under 5 minutes.

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Nutrition per serving

335Calories
5gProtein
50gCarbs
13gFat
1gFiber

Ingredients

1servings

dry

wet

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Instructions

1

Combine Dry Ingredients

Stir together the flour, sugar, and poppy seeds in a large microwave-safe mug until evenly distributed.

2

Add Wet Ingredients

Pour in the milk, melted butter, and lemon zest, then stir until the batter is smooth and the zest is evenly mixed throughout.

3

Microwave the Cake

Microwave on high for 70 to 85 seconds until the surface is set and the cake has risen slightly in the mug.

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4

Glaze and Serve

Whisk together a teaspoon of powdered sugar with a few drops of fresh lemon juice and drizzle over the warm cake before serving immediately.

Substitutions

fresh lemon zesthalf a teaspoon of lemon extract for a more concentrated citrus flavor
poppy seedschia seeds for a similar texture and visual appearance

Common mistakes

Using bottled lemon juice instead of fresh zest produces a flat and artificial lemon flavor rather than bright and aromatic citrus
Overcooking the cake makes it dry and rubbery which removes the delicate tender crumb that makes this mug cake special
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