Ingredients
Scale
1 tablespoon dairy-free butter1 tablespoon golden syrup1 tablespoon dark brown sugar3 tablespoons self-raising flour1 tablespoon dairy-free milkVanilla ice cream, for servingButterscotch caramel sauce, optional
Instructions
1. Add the dairy-free butter and golden syrup to a microwave-safe mug. Microwave for 20–30 seconds until the butter melts, then stir until smooth.
2. Stir in the dark brown sugar until well combined.
3. Add the self-raising flour and dairy-free milk. Mix gently until a thick batter forms. Do not overmix.
4. Microwave for 60–75 seconds, or until the cake is just cooked and the top feels soft but set.
5. Serve immediately with vanilla ice cream and butterscotch caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
Use a mug that holds at least 200 ml (8 ounces).
Start checking the cake after 60 seconds because microwave power varies.
Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Vanilla & Spice Mug Cakes
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Dairy-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cake
- Calories: 299
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 103mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg