Delicious Lemon Curd Microwave Mug Cake Recipe

A bright, gooey lemon curd microwave mug cake ready in under 5 minutes. Perfect for a quick citrus treat with no oven required.

Prep time

2 mins

Cook time

1 min

Total time

3 mins

Yield

1 mug cake

Ingredients

2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

2 tbsp caster sugar

1 egg yolk (or 1 tbsp milk for egg-free)

1 tbsp milk

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

4 tbsp self-raising flour

1 tbsp lemon curd

Instructions

1. In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together melted butter and sugar with a fork.
2. Add egg yolk, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
3. Add self-raising flour and mix until just combined.
4. Drop 1 tbsp lemon curd in the center of the batter. Do not stir.
5. Microwave on high (1000W) for 50–70 seconds until set but soft.
6. Let cool for 1 minute. Serve warm with optional toppings.

Notes

Microwaves vary start at 50 seconds and increase in 10-second intervals if needed.

Use milk instead of egg yolk for an egg-free version.

Great topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or more lemon curd.