Ingredients
1 ½ tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 pineapple slice, drained and patted dry
1 maraschino cherry (optional)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
dash of salt
3 tablespoons milk
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. In a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug, melt butter with brown sugar for 15–20 seconds. Stir together to form caramel.
2. Place pineapple slice on top of caramel; add cherry in the center if using.
3. In a small bowl, whisk flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
4. Add milk and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth. Do not overmix.
5. Pour batter over pineapple layer and microwave on high for 1–1½ minutes.
6. Check for doneness: top should look set and spring back when touched.
7. Cool for 1 minute, then enjoy in the mug or invert onto a plate.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
Replace butter with coconut oil for a lighter tropical version.
Best enjoyed fresh — store leftovers covered and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
Microwave times vary; adjust by 10-second intervals for your microwave.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Fruit-Filled Mug Cakes
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 212
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 185 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg
