If you are craving something sweet and do not want to wait, this cinnamon roll coffee cake in a mug is for you! I use an 18-ounce mug to make these and will often use whole wheat flour instead of the all-purpose flour. If you do not want the cream cheese frosting, feel free to drizzle maple syrup, add berries, or even ice cream on top. Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 2 Tbsp applesauce
• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 Tbsp buttermilk
• 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar
• 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 dash ground nutmeg (optional)
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/8 tsp (scant) salt
• 1 Recipe Cream Cheese Icing (optional) :
  1. 1 Tbsp Cream Cheese or Neufchatel Cheese , softened
  2. 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
  3. 1 tsp milk

Instructions:

• If wanted, prepare cream cheese icing according to directions and set aside. Combine additional ingredients in a mug and whisk together with a fork.
• Microwave mixture on high power for 1 minute, then check cake for doneness. If not fully cooked, microwave for an additional 15 seconds. Serve warm, topped with icing or perhaps yogurt!

*Photo courtesy of, and recipe adapted from Cooking Classy