Taro Mug Cake
This easy Taro Mug Cake recipe is the fastest way to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. Ready in 1-2 minutes, this cake is a perfect quick dessert.
There is nothing I love more than a good mug cake. The best part about them is how quick and easy they are to make.
Ever since we made the transition from 1 to 2 kids, I have been looking for quick and easy fixes of some of my favorite foods. I have been craving a lot of Chinese food lately, and ordering in a lot of dim sum. But what I really crave is taro bubble tea. And because it is kind of a process to make bubble tea at home, I decided to make a Taro Mug Cake instead.
I found my taro powder at a local Asian grocer, but you can find the one I use on Amazon.
With zero prep time, I love making this mug cake in between my children's naps. It's almost dangerous to have this mug cake recipe because now I want to make it every day.
Taro Mug Cake Ingredients
This Taro Cake in a mug is only made with 7 ingredients. All you need is:
- all purpose flour
- taro powder
- white sugar
- baking powder
- hot water
- neutral oil (vegetable oil or canola oil are preferable)
- vanilla extract
Tips
Make a gluten free mug cake. Instead of using all-purpose flour, try 1-1 gluten free flour or even rice flour.
Switch up the flavor to your personal preference. I like substituting coconut oil for the oil and warm coconut milk for the hot water. You can also add in your favorite mix-ins, such as white chocolate chips or shredded coconut. Top it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream to make it extra decadent.
Make sure you use a microwave-safe mug. If your mug is not meant for the microwave, the cake batter will cook unevenly. The middle will be undercooked and the outside would be overcooked. If you don't have a microwave safe mug, try using a small bowl instead.
Keep an eye on your mug cake. Because microwaves vary, the cooking time might be different on different models. Once the cake starts overflowing, press pause on your microwave, then resume once the cake has deflated a little.
More Mug Cake Recipes
Like this Taro Mug Cake? Then you will love these deliciously good mug cake recipes:
- Rolo Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe - Cocoa powder and Rolo chocolates makes a quick and easy chocolate cake in a mug.
- Almond Butter Mug Cake - This mug cake tastes like a moist almond cake but ready in less time.
- Chocolate Chip Mug Cake - Chocolate chips makes this mug cake taste so rich and decadent.
If you try this recipe, let me know! Give it a star rating, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup taro powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ cup hot water
- 2 tablespoon oil
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large microwave safe mug, mix together all of the ingredients until smooth.
- Microwave for 1 minute. Remove from the microwave to see if it's done. If the top is still not set, microwave for an additional 15 seconds. Allow to cool for a couple of minutes before eating.
