Description
Make a quick, high-protein cake using Greek yogurt in your microwave. This recipe provides simple steps for a moist dessert ready in minutes.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon oil (optional, for extra moisture)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug or small bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the Greek yogurt, egg, vanilla extract, and oil (if using) to the dry ingredients.
- Mix until just combined; do not overmix the batter.
- Place the mug or bowl in the microwave.
- Cook on high power for 60 to 90 seconds. Cooking time varies based on microwave wattage. Start checking at 60 seconds.
- The cake is done when the top looks set and is no longer wet.
- Let the cake cool slightly before eating directly from the mug or inverting onto a plate.
Notes
- Use 1000-watt microwave as a baseline; adjust time down for higher wattage microwaves.
- For a single serving, use a standard 10-12 ounce mug.
- You can add 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder for a chocolate version.
- Prep Time: 3 min
- Cook Time: 1.5 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 4
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 80