Why does my mug cake not rise?

Not adding enough leavening agent like baking powder can prevent mug cakes from rising. The addition of baking powder creates air bubbles which aids the rising process. This recipe uses a quarter tsp of baking powder but for an even greater rise, you can use self-raising flour instead of plain flour.

Can mug cake be made in a bowl?

Yes, you can make a really tasty cake in a bowl! Make sure the bowl you are using is microwave-safe before starting this recipe. The cooking time may vary depending on the size and surface area of the bowl.

Do mug cakes need eggs?

You don’t need to add eggs to mug cakes, you can use ingredients like milk and vegetable oil instead. That’s why mug cakes are so easy to make vegan by simply using oil and milk alternatives.

Why is mug cake tough and chewy

If your mug cake is tough and chewy then it’s likely that the cake mixture was over mixed. It also could be due to over-baking the cake in the microwave turning the texture hard, tough and really chewy.

Lotus Biscoff Mug Cake (Easy And So Good!)

Name: Lotus Biscoff Mug Cake (Easy And So Good!)
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 tbsp Plain Flour; ¼ tsp Baking Powder; 5 tbsp Milk; 3 tbsp Biscoff Spread; 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil

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Easy 5 Minute Lotus Biscoff Mug Cake Recipe… The Best Ever

Say hello to this quick and easy Lotus Biscoff mug cake, the perfect cake recipe for one! It’s fluffy, soft, moist and takes no more than 2 minutes to bake in the microwave.

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Lotus Biscoff mug cake with ice cream toppings

Is there anything better than a Lotus Biscoff mug cake? It takes over a minute to bake in the microwave and you only need a few basic ingredients!

This recipe is the perfect sweet treat to satisfy all your cake cravings, it’s the type of dessert to make when you want freshly baked cake but with little effort.

I’m a big fan of yummy Lotus Biscoff desserts, this easy mug cake is just one of my latest recipes. If you have any Biscoff spread leftover you can make this Biscoff rocky road, these Biscoff brownies or a refreshing Biscoff milkshake.

Why You’ll Love This Mug Cake Recipe

This is THE dessert for anyone who wants cake fast! There’s no mixing bowls involved, messy work surfaces or any need to preheat your oven – a dream come true.
The Easiest Dessert Ever: I don’t think homemade desserts can get any easier than this! This mug cake recipe flavoured with Biscoff cookie spread is all about being quick and easy.
Only 5 Ingredients: The 5 ingredients needed are simple pantry items that you’ll probably have at home already, so you can make this cake whenever your cravings call.
5 Minutes To Make: This recipe takes 5 minutes to make, including prep time too!
So Customisable: The different flavour combinations you can make with this recipe are pretty much endless.

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Recipe Ingredients

You only need the five ingredients below for this single serving Biscoff mug cake, there’s no egg or added sugar in this recipe. I found the sweetness from the Biscoff spread enough, so I didn’t add any extra sugar.

Biscoff Spread: To make this mug cake you’ll need Biscoff cookie spread, I used the smooth version.
Plain Flour: Also called all-purpose flour.
Baking Powder: This helps the cake to rise.
Milk: I used whole milk; you can use almond milk as a vegan alternative.
Vegetable Oil: For moisture; you can also use melted butter instead.

How To Make Lotus Biscoff Mug Cake With No Egg

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make this egg free Lotus Biscoff mug cake in the microwave, full instructions are on the recipe card at the bottom of the page.

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