Fluffy microwave mug pancakes (Printable Version)

Fluffy pancakes ready in minutes, cooked easily in a mug for a quick satisfying breakfast or snack.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Batter

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

→ Toppings

08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
09 - Optional: fresh berries, chocolate chips, or powdered sugar for garnish

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Lightly coat a large microwave-safe mug with unsalted butter to prevent sticking.
02 - Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt into the mug and stir to blend evenly.
03 - Pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix gently until just smooth without overmixing.
04 - Cook on high power for 90 seconds or until the pancake has risen and is firm to the touch; check after 70 seconds as microwave strengths vary.
05 - Allow to cool for one minute. Garnish with maple syrup and optional toppings before serving directly from the mug.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in under five minutes, which means pancakes on even your most hectic mornings are actually possible.
  • No cleanup mess—you cook and eat from the same mug, which feels like a small rebellion against kitchen chaos.
  • Incredibly forgiving if you're learning to cook or just want something foolproof that always turns out fluffy.
02 -
  • The batter should only fill half to two-thirds of the mug—I learned this the hard way when my first attempt exploded inside the microwave and took weeks to fully clean.
  • Your microwave's wattage matters more than you'd think; if your pancake comes out dense, try reducing the time by ten seconds or checking at the one-minute mark instead.
03 -
  • Use room-temperature milk if you can; cold milk can create pockets of uncooked batter in the center, and warm milk cooks more evenly.
  • The real secret is not overmixing—lumpy batter makes fluffy pancakes, smooth batter makes dense ones, and this single detail is the difference between good and restaurant-quality.
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