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Cottage Cheese Birthday Cake Mug Cake close-up texture

How to Make Cottage Cheese Birthday Cake Mug Cake

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A soft, fluffy, high-protein Cottage Cheese Birthday Cake Mug Cake made with cottage cheese, oat flour, vanilla, and rainbow sprinkles. This healthy single-serve dessert cooks in the microwave in just minutes and delivers classic birthday cake flavor without making an entire cake.

  • Total Time: 5 Minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x

Ingredients

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1/4 cup cottage cheese, blended until smooth1 large egg2 tablespoons oat flour1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon rainbow sprinklesOptional: Greek yogurt, whipped topping, extra sprinkles

Instructions

1. Blend the cottage cheese until completely smooth.

2. Add the blended cottage cheese to a microwave-safe mug.

3. Stir in the egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

4. Add the oat flour and baking powder.

5. Mix until a smooth batter forms.

6. Fold in the rainbow sprinkles.

7. Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds, or until the center is just set.

8. Let the mug cake rest for 1 to 2 minutes.

9. Add optional toppings and serve warm.

Notes

Blend the cottage cheese well for the smoothest texture.

Do not overmix the batter.

Start checking the cake at 60 seconds.

Let the cake rest before eating for the best texture.

Add vanilla protein powder for extra protein.

  • Author: Rita
  • Prep Time: 3 Minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 Minute 30 Seconds
  • Category: Healthy Mug Cakes
  • Method: Microwave
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 Mug Cake
  • Calories: 230
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 340mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 16g
  • Cholesterol: 190mg