Fluffy Microwave Mug Pancakes (Printable)

Quick, fluffy pancakes prepared in a microwave-safe mug with easy mix-and-cook steps.

# Ingredient list:

→ Batter

01 - 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
04 - Pinch of salt
05 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
06 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
07 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Toppings

08 - 1 to 2 tablespoons maple syrup
09 - Optional: fresh berries, chocolate chips, or powdered sugar for dusting

# Cooking steps:

01 - Lightly grease a large microwave-safe mug with butter to prevent sticking.
02 - Add flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt to the mug; stir until evenly distributed.
03 - Pour in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract; mix gently until smooth without overmixing.
04 - Cook on high power for 90 seconds or until the pancake rises and sets; start checking at 70 seconds as microwave power may vary.
05 - Allow to cool for one minute, then top with maple syrup and optional toppings; serve directly from the mug.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under five minutes, which means you can have warm pancakes before your coffee even cools down.
  • No pans to wash, no flipping anxiety, just you and a mug and the kind of breakfast that feels like a tiny celebration.
  • Completely customizable in seconds—chocolate chips, berries, or even a drizzle of honey transform it without extra steps.
02 -
  • Do not overfill the mug; the batter should only reach halfway to two-thirds full or it will overflow and make a sticky mess of your microwave.
  • Overmixing the batter after adding wet ingredients is the most common mistake—a few lumps are fine and actually help keep the pancake tender.
  • Microwave power varies wildly, so check your first pancake at seventy seconds and adjust timing up or down for future batches.
03 -
  • Melted butter creates a more tender pancake than cold butter, so take the extra thirty seconds to melt it—it changes everything.
  • If your microwave runs hot, start at seventy seconds and increase only if needed, because overcooked mug pancakes turn rubbery quickly.
  • For vegan versions, swap plant-based milk and oil for the dairy without changing anything else; the pancake rises and cooks exactly the same way.
Return