Fluffy quick microwave mug (Printable Version)

Fluffy pancakes made quickly in a mug, ready in under 5 minutes with simple ingredients.

# What You Need:

→ Batter

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

→ Toppings

08 - 1–2 tbsp pure maple syrup
09 - Optional: fresh berries, chocolate chips, or powdered sugar

# How-To Steps:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug with butter to prevent sticking.
02 - Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into the mug and stir to mix evenly.
03 - Pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract, then stir until smooth without overmixing.
04 - Microwave on high power for 90 seconds or until the pancake rises and sets, checking for doneness after 70 seconds.
05 - Allow to cool for one minute, then top with maple syrup and optional toppings; serve directly from the mug.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's the fastest real pancake you can make, no shortcuts or sad compromises.
  • One mug means one dish to wash, and you eat straight from it if you're feeling lazy.
  • It works at any hour when you need something warm and genuinely good in minutes.
02 -
  • Don't fill the mug more than two-thirds full or the batter will overflow and make a mess inside your microwave—learned that one the hard way.
  • Microwave wattage is real; if yours runs hot, start checking at 70 seconds and add time in 10-second bursts rather than guessing.
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients mix more smoothly and cook more evenly; cold milk from the fridge can create pockets of underdone batter.
  • If your first attempt seems too dense or too wet, adjust the milk next time by half a tablespoon either direction—small changes make huge differences in a mug.
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