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Microwave Sweet Potato Mug Cake

August 19, 2020 by Lindsay 38 Comments

This Microwave Sweet Potato Mug Cake is perfect for a quick, healthy dessert or snack. Ready in two minutes, you can top it with yogurt for breakfast or ice cream for dessert.

Microwave Sweet Potato Mug Cake Topped with ice cream and drizzled with peanut butter

*Originally posted Sept 2015. Updated June 2019*

 

Hi Friends!

I originally shared this Microwave Sweet Potato Mug Cake back in September of 2015 and I still make it regularly. Have you ever tried a microwave mug cake? It’s basically a nice, warm dessert that’s ready in two minutes and doesn’t require an oven. Just mix a few ingredients, pour into a coffee mug or mason jar and pop it in the microwave. 

This is my favorite way to make dessert after a long day when I don’t have much energy left. However, I’ve also been loving this as a snack lately! I leave out the maple syrup and just add a handful of chocolate chips. This recipe is essentially a small batch of my Sweet Potato Banana Bites cooked in the microwave instead of the oven, so you could also add some mashed banana instead of maple syrup for sweetness if you want!

microwave sweet potato mug cake topped with melted ice cream, peanut butter and chocolate chips

 

This Microwave Sweet Potato Mug Cake recipes makes the perfect amount to split between two mugs, mason jars or ramekins and share with a loved one. Topping it with ice cream is pretty much a must in my book. To make this on the fly, you’ll first need to cook your sweet potato. I just poke a few holes in mine and then microwave for five minutes. To make this even easier, I cook a sweet potato on the weekend and save it in the fridge so I have some mashed sweet potato ready and waiting whenever I want one of these!

Here’s how you make it:

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Sweet Potato Mug Cake For Two

close up of microwave sweet potato mug cake with slice cut
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This microwave Sweet Potato Mug Cake is ready in minutes and perfect for a quick dessert or snack!

  • Author: Lindsay L
  • Prep Time: 1 min
  • Cook Time: 2 min
  • Total Time: 3 min
  • Yield: serves 2

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup cooked, mashed sweet potato
  • 2 Tbsp peanut butter (or your favorite nut butter)
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanila extract
  • optional sweetener: up to 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  • handful of chocolate chips
  • ice cream or yogurt for topping

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Pour into two greased coffee mugs, ramekins or mason jars.
  3. Microwave (one at a time) for 1 min 45 sec.
  4. Eat straight out of the jar or let cool slighty and transfer to a plate.
  5. Top with ice cream or yogurt (and an extra drizzle of peanut butter) and eat!

Notes

I leave the maple syrup out of mine and add chocolate chips and top with a little dollop of ice cream but you can choose to skip the chocolate chips and/or ice cream and sweeten with maple syrup or mashed banana.

Keywords: microwave, sweet potato, mug cake, dessert, snack

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See how easy it is? Especially if you have the sweet potato already prepped, this treat comes together in a flash! You could also try this recipe with pumpkin or roasted squash.

This Microwave Sweet Potato Mug Cake is perfect for a quick, healthy dessert or snack. Ready in two minutes, you can top it with yogurt for breakfast or ice cream for dessert.

 

Life’s short. Eat dessert. Like cake. But when you don’t have time to make a full cake, make this!

 

 

 

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Filed Under: Dessert, Snack Tagged With: Chocolate Chips, Egg, Maple Syrup, Peanut Butter, Sweet Potato

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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Comments

  1. GiGi Eats says

    September 2, 2015 at 12:06 AM

    Microwaves are the magicians of the kitchen! Now you see THIS… Now you see something totally different and 10x more amazing!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  2. CARLA says

    September 2, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    see? and while I loved the recipe and am sharing the recipe what I REALLY LOVED 🙂 was you saying I COULDNT BE HAPPIER.

    Reply
  3. Madeline @ FoodFitandFam says

    September 2, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    I made my first mug cake the other day but this one looks AMAZING!

    Reply
  4. Danielle @ Little Mama Big Life says

    September 2, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    Sounds delicious! I may just have to pick up some sweet potatoes and give it a try this week!

    Reply
  5. Coco says

    September 2, 2015 at 6:47 AM

    Sounds delicious! Love the nutrition bonus from the sweet potato base.

    Reply
  6. Erin @ The Almond Eater says

    September 2, 2015 at 7:15 AM

    Love all mug cakes, but I’ve never made one with sweet potato before. Great idea, considering I have two sweet potatoes sitting on my table that I need to use.

    Reply
  7. Tara | Treble in the Kitchen says

    September 2, 2015 at 7:45 AM

    This sounds so good!! The only problem…we don’t have a microwave! HA! Honestly, I love not having one, but wish we did for little mug cakes like this!

    Reply
  8. rachel @ Athletic Avocado says

    September 2, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    I love how this is flourless! I have been so obsessed with making mug cakes lately! This one is on my list 🙂

    Reply
  9. Liz - Meal Makeover Mom says

    September 2, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    I recently received a mug cookbook and tried one of the recipes w/ great success. I’ll be adding your recipe to my must-try list! Looks delish.

    Reply
  10. Erica D House says

    September 2, 2015 at 8:55 AM

    This looks so good! I’ve been all about mug cakes lately, but mine have about 10x the sugar (and calories) as this one. I’ll definitely be trying yours out soon!

    Reply
  11. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    There’s absolutely no flour of any kind in these! Wow!!! Love this recipe Lindsay – thanks so much!

    Reply
  12. Corina says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    This looks great! I’m wondering if it would work with pumpkin too as I have more than I can deal with at home at the moment! I’ll let you know if I try it.

    Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:25 AM

    Wow this sounds amazing and looks so pretty! My husband and youngest are big sweet potato fans, I’m going to have to whip some up for them!

    Reply
  14. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    September 2, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    I’m all about the return of the mug cake!! I love that you used sweet potatoes, we always have extra from meal prep that I like to make into sweet dishes! Can’t wait to try this one 😉 And yes to the ice cream!!

    Reply
  15. Liz says

    September 2, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    Sweet potatoes are the best.. they’re so versatile!! This looks like a yummy one! Also.. your mugcake looks perfect.. when I make them they always taste delish.. but look kinda like dog food- LOL

    Reply
  16. Anne|CravingSomethingHealthy says

    September 2, 2015 at 1:07 PM

    Call me crazy, but I have yet to make a mug cake. This will definitely be the first one I try!

    Reply
  17. Erin @ Erin's Inside Job says

    September 2, 2015 at 2:41 PM

    This looks so good and it perfect timing for fall. Also, prob quite a bit healthier than the 60 sec microwave choc chip cookie I used to make all the time 🙂

    Reply
  18. Erin @ Her Heartland Soul says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:09 PM

    Oh wow this sounds fabulous! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  19. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:13 PM

    Well I’ve got to try this one. I eat sweet potatoes for nearly every meal, but never for dessert. Thanks for the simple recipe! 🙂 And good luck finishing up that to-do list!

    Reply
  20. Jenn - a traveling Wife says

    September 2, 2015 at 4:58 PM

    This looks amazing. I would have never thought to make a sweet potato mug cake – genius!

    Reply
  21. Erin says

    September 2, 2015 at 6:51 PM

    How cute are these! I love these mug recipes! I am glad to see a mug recipe that you can feel good about, too!

    Reply
  22. [email protected] says

    September 2, 2015 at 8:15 PM

    I love this, but let’s be honest, I would probably make it with full intentions to share, then eat them both myself. Chocolate chips included 🙂
    Good luck on your to-do lists.

    Reply
  23. She Rocks Fitness says

    September 2, 2015 at 9:14 PM

    OMG this looks AMAZING and so easy to make! I am going to try it with Nuttzo…Thanks for sharing and cannot wait to try it!

    Reply
  24. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    September 3, 2015 at 7:12 AM

    One is for me right? Who am I kidding, they both are 😉

    Reply
  25. Emily @SinfulNutrition says

    September 3, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Yeah i think I’d have a hard time splitting this..and not adding extra pb on top. 😉

    Reply
  26. Frugal Foodie Frank says

    September 3, 2015 at 5:24 PM

    This looks absolutely delicious! I bet an impromptu cream cheese frosting would take it over the top 🙂

    Reply
  27. Kalee @ The Crowded Table says

    September 3, 2015 at 9:24 PM

    I love mug cakes, and I’ve been wanting to try a version for fall…………yours looks delicious! 🙂

    Reply
  28. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    September 9, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    It’s been far too long since I’ve made a mug cake!

    Reply
  29. Haley says

    September 14, 2015 at 2:24 PM

    I’m lickin’ my chops thinking about it. I’d have to eliminate the egg right now, do you think it’d still be enjoyable?

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:31 PM

      you might want to try a spin on this one bc it doesn’t use an egg: https://www.theleangreenbean.com/microwave-sweet-potato-muffin/

      Reply
  30. Lauren Gaskill | Making Life Sweet says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    This is such a simple and delicious idea! Can’t wait to try it!

    Reply
  31. Dani says

    May 10, 2021 at 8:53 AM

    Gluten free, sweet, delicious!!!! A keeper!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  32. Jesse says

    July 14, 2021 at 9:43 AM

    I’m vegan so I just used egg replacer (flaxseed + water) and it turned out amazing! I mixed all the ingredients and realised there was no flour or milk and put it in the microwave wondering and my mind was blown! Thanks for the recipe it’s in my favourites now 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply

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