Fluffy Microwave Mug Pancakes (Print)

Fluffy pancakes cooked swiftly in a mug, perfect for a fast and satisfying breakfast or snack.

# Components:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - Pinch of salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3 tablespoons milk
06 - 1 tablespoon melted unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
07 - ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Optional Add-ins

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

# Directions:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug with melted butter.
02 - In the mug, mix together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt until evenly blended.
03 - Add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry mixture. Stir gently until smooth without visible flour, avoiding overmixing.
04 - Fold in mini chocolate chips or blueberries, if using, with care to maintain batter consistency.
05 - Microwave on high power for 90 seconds, or until the pancake has risen and is set in the center. Times may vary depending on your appliance.
06 - Allow the pancake to cool for 1 minute before topping with maple syrup, fresh fruit, or preferred accompaniments.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Your entire breakfast appears in one mug in less time than it takes to pour cereal.
  • No pans to wash, no batter splatter on the stovetop—just one happy mug doing all the work.
  • The pancake comes out genuinely fluffy and tender, not dense or rubbery like you might expect from a microwave.
02 -
  • Overmixing is the silent killer—it transforms your fluffy dream into a tough, rubbery situation, so stir just until the flour disappears.
  • Microwave times vary wildly depending on your appliance's power, so start at 90 seconds and adjust upward by 15-second increments if needed.
  • A mug that's too small will overflow, so grab one that's at least 12 ounces and watch it rise with quiet satisfaction.
03 -
  • Always let your mug cool for just one minute before eating, because the center will continue cooking slightly and will set up to the perfect tender crumb.
  • If you like your pancake with crispy edges, microwave for the full 90 seconds plus an extra 15 seconds and watch it brown just slightly around the rim.
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