How to Make the Best Homemade Lemon Mug Cake

I absolutely love anything baked that is made with lemons. And I really do mean love. Lemon meringue pies, lemon muffins, lemon poppy bread, and lately, lemon mug cakes. A handful of ingredients and a few minutes of your time are all it takes to make a lemon-based dessert. And best of all? It’s made entirely from scratch with mostly whole food ingredients that all work in tandem to make a truly great lemon cake indeed. When you try this one out, be sure to add some whipped cream and lemon curd to the mug cake when you serve it. Thank me later.

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How to Make the Best Homemade Lemon Mug Cake

Prep Time: 1 minute min

Cook Time: 1 minute min

Servings: 1

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ grated zest of ¼ lemon
• ▢ 2 tbsp granulated sugar
• ▢ ¼ cup ground almonds or almond flour
• ▢ 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• ▢ ¼ tsp baking powder
• ▢ whipped cream, to serve (optional)
• ▢ lemon curd, to serve (optional)

Instructions 

• In a 12 oz microwave-safe mug place the butter,  egg, sugar and lemon zest and whisk to combine.
• Add the ground almonds, flour and baking powder and whisk until smooth.
• Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds or until just firm to touch and toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Serve with whipped cream and lemon curd (if using).

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