cinnamon roll mug cake

Cinnamon rolls are one of the most comforting treats, but making a whole batch can be time-consuming. That’s where this Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake comes in! It delivers all the flavors of a classic cinnamon roll—sweet, spiced, and fluffy—in a single-serving mug cake that takes just a few minutes to make. Plus, it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup!

If you’re craving a warm, gooey cinnamon roll but don’t want to wait, this mug cake is your perfect solution. Let’s get baking!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✔️ Single-Serving – No leftovers, just the perfect amount for one!

✔️ Quick & Easy – Ready in less than five minutes.

✔️ Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free – Made with almond, tapioca, and coconut flour for a fluffy texture.

✔️ Naturally Sweetened – No refined sugar in the cake itself, just maple syrup!

Tips & Add-Ins

• Add more cinnamon to the batter if you want extra spice

• Top with pecans or chopped nuts for crunch

• No microwave? Bake in a ramekin at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes

Cinnamon roll mug cake

This single-serve cinnamon roll mug cake is cozy, satisfying, and full of gooey cinnamon flavor—with a swirl that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you go classic or paleo with your frosting, it’s a feel-good treat you’ll come back to again and again.

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Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 minute minute

Servings 1

Ingredients

  

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For the Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

• 4 tbsp almond flour
• 1 tbsp tapioca flour
• 1 tbsp coconut flour
• 3 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
• 1 tbsp dairy-free milk
• 1 tbsp of an egg, whisk and measure out 1 tbsp
• ½ tsp baking powder

For the swirl

• 1 Tbsp coconut or raw cane sugar
• 1 tsp Water
• 1 /2 tsp cinnamon

For the Frosting

• 1/3 cup powdered sugar, ( sub with paleo by blending 1 tbsp of tapioca starch with coconut or maple sugar)
• 1-2 tsp dairy-free milk

Instructions

 

Step 1: Mix the Batter

• In a microwave-safe mug, combine the almond flour, tapioca flour, coconut flour, baking powder, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, dairy-free milk, and 1 tbsp of a whisked egg. Stir until a smooth batter forms.

step 2 make the swirl

• In a small bowl, mix the coconut sugar, cinnamon, and water until a syrup forms. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag (or a small zip-top bag with the tip snipped off), and pipe it over the top of the mug cake batter in a swirl pattern. Use a toothpick or knife to lightly swirl it into the top layer of batter.

Step 3: Microwave to Perfection

• Microwave the mug cake for 60-75 seconds, or until the center is set. Be careful not to overcook—it should be soft and fluffy!

Step 4: Make the Frosting

• In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and dairy-free milk until smooth.

Step 5; Drizzle and Enjoy

• Drizzle the frosting over the warm mug cake and enjoy immediately!

Author: Ali Jenkins

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