Protein Mug Cake | 1-Minute Sticky Toffee Protein Pudding

The quickest, easiest protein mug cake you've ever made.

Made in minutes, this sticky, sweet protein mug cake will curb your cravings without jeopardising your macro-goals.

• What is a mug cake?
• Why you'll love this recipe
• Substitutions and additions
• Equipment
• Ingredients
• Method
• Tips to make the best mug cake
• FAQs
• Sweet treat recipes
• Other recipes for you to try

What is a mug cake?

Who knew that combining cake batter and a mug would be such a good idea? It's a quick and simple yet oh-so-tasty dessert. All you need is a mug, batter and a microwave and you have a cup-sized cake in a matter of minutes.

Why you’ll love this recipe

• Quick and easy: simply stick it in the microwave and dig in.
• 24g of protein: skip the protein shake and smash your macros when the sweet tooth comes calling.
• Ideal pre or post-workout snack: treat yourself before or after your workout with a low-calorie and high-protein snack.

Substitutions and additions

• Go fruity: Add in some mixed berries maybe a few chopped nuts if you’re looking for a little tang in your sweet treats.
• Make it chocolatey: Sticky toffee pudding is so good, but you can’t go wrong with chocolate. Take a scoop of chocolate-flavour protein powder, add some chocolate chips and boom you have decadent and irresistible mug cake.
• Make it vegan: Everyone deserves to try this no matter their diet choices. Simply pick a vegan protein of your choosing and replace the egg white for an alternative such as flax.

Equipment

• 1 large cup
• 1 teaspoon
• 1 tablespoon

Ingredients

• 1 scoop Impact Whey Protein (we used Sticky Toffee Pudding flavour, but you can use your favourite)
• 1 egg white
• ¼ tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. sweetener
• 2 tbsp. skimmed milk or almond milk
• Sugar-Free Syrup (we used Butterscotch flavour)
• 5 drops Flavdrops (we used Toffee flavour)
• 1 heaped tsp. Cashew Butter for the centre (optional)

Method

1. Mix all the dry ingredients in a mug with a fork until no lumps remain.

2. Add in the egg white and milk and mix the mug cake batter until smooth.

3. Now's the time to drop in any extras for the middle – try a heaped tablespoon of your favourite nut butter.

4. Microwave for around 1 minute on high (give or take some time depending on your microwave). Keep an eye on it – if it starts to bubble over the top, stop microwaving and press the batter back into mug with a fork, then continue microwaving.

5. When finished, the cake should be cooked but still very moist. Now smother it in Sugar-Free Syrup. Yum!

Tips to make the best mug cake

• Use a large cup: To prevent any batter from overflowing and making an absolute mess of your microwave (a pain to clean, believe me), use a large mug or a cereal bowl.
• Try not to overcook: Protein mug cakes can cook quicker than you think. If it still looks undercooked after one minute, microwave in bursts of 20 seconds at most.
• Mix properly: Protein powders can be clumpy, so make sure you mix well enough to avoid these in your mug cake.
• Experiment: Mix it up to keep things interesting. Add toppings such as a scoop of protein ice cream to make it even more irresistible.
• All microwaves are different: Check your power settings before cooking.

FAQs

How do I store my mug cake?

Mug cakes are at their best when freshly cooked. But you can store them in the fridge for up to two days.

Can protein powder be microwaved?

Yes, protein powder can be microwaved without issue. Just be wary of clumping.

Can I bake my mug cake instead of microwaving?

Of course you can, but it will take longer to cook. Place the batter in a ramekin and bake for 10-12 minutes on 180C and you’re good to go.

Can you make a mug cake ahead of time?

With it’s quick and easy prep and baking instructions, it’s quite easy to make a mug cake ahead of time.

Can you pre-prepare the batter?

If the dessert isn’t quick enough as it is, save even more time by simply prepping the batter and storing until it’s ready.

More sweet treat recipes for you

Here’s a few more recipes for you to more than satisfy your sweet tooth.

Crustless Baked Cheesecakes

Ideal for those little sweet treats to cap off a weeknight dinner. With 7g of protein and only 50kcal per serving.