Fluffy Microwave Mug Pancakes (Print Version)

Single-serving pancakes made in a mug using your microwave. Fluffy, delicious, and ready in just 2 minutes.

# What You Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 tsp baking powder
03 - 1 tbsp granulated sugar
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3 tbsp milk
06 - 1 tbsp melted unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing)
07 - 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

08 - 1 tbsp mini chocolate chips or blueberries
09 - Maple syrup or fresh fruit, to serve

# How To Make:

01 - Grease a large microwave-safe mug lightly with melted butter.
02 - In the mug, combine flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
03 - Add milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until just combined with no visible flour; do not overmix.
04 - Gently fold in chocolate chips or blueberries if using.
05 - Microwave on high for 90 seconds, or until the pancake has risen and is set in the center. Microwave times may vary by appliance.
06 - Let cool for 1 minute before serving. Top with maple syrup, fruit, or your favorite pancake toppings.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It cooks in the time it takes your coffee to cool, no flipping or watching required.
  • You can eat it straight from the mug with zero dishes to wash afterward.
  • The batter comes together with pantry staples you probably already have.
  • It tastes like a real pancake, fluffy and sweet, not like a sad microwave experiment.
02 -
  • Overmixing the batter will make the pancake dense and chewy instead of fluffy, so stir just until combined.
  • Microwave wattages vary wildly, so start with 90 seconds and add time in 10-second bursts if needed.
  • Using a mug smaller than 12 ounces will cause the batter to overflow and make a mess in your microwave.
03 -
  • Use a mug that's wider rather than tall so the pancake cooks more evenly and doesn't overflow.
  • Let the melted butter cool for a few seconds before adding it to the batter, or it can cook the milk and make lumps.
  • If you want a golden top, run the finished pancake under the broiler for 30 seconds, watching it closely.
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