Tropical Pineapple Upside-Down Mug Cake (Printable Version)

Fruity mug cake with pineapple and brown sugar, ready in 7 minutes for an instant sweet treat.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base

01 - 1 canned pineapple ring
02 - 1 teaspoon brown sugar
03 - 1 teaspoon unsalted butter

→ Cake Batter

04 - 3 tablespoons yellow cake mix
05 - 2 tablespoons milk

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Combine butter and brown sugar in a microwave-safe mug and microwave for 20 seconds until melted.
02 - Set the pineapple ring over the melted sugar mixture in the mug.
03 - In a small bowl, blend yellow cake mix with milk until smooth. Pour the batter over the pineapple ring in the mug.
04 - Microwave the mug on high for 1 to 2 minutes until the cake has set. Cool slightly before eating.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick and ready in under 10 minutes from scratch
  • No fancy equipment needed just a mug and a spoon
  • Uses ingredients you probably already have in the pantry
  • Single serving so no leftovers or temptation to overindulge
  • Tastes like an island vacation right at home
02 -
  • Single-serve portions mean perfect for a quick treat
  • Customizable to be vegan or gluten-free with simple swaps
  • Amazing for hot weather since the microwave keeps your kitchen cool
03 -
  • Microwave power varies. For best results cook in thirty second bursts after the first minute and check with a toothpick
  • Let the butter truly melt before adding the pineapple for best caramel flavor
  • If your mug is tall and narrow try two smaller pineapple chunks so the batter is evenly distributed

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