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    Mug Cinnamon Roll

    July 29, 2021 by Faith Leave a Comment

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    Lookout Cinnabon, there’s a new sweet pastry around; this Mug Cinnamon Roll recipe has sweet, aromatic dough with a buttery brown sugar cinnamon swirl. It whips up in minutes and cooks right in the microwave. Meet your favorite new go-to sweet treat!

    mug cinnamon roll recipe

    It’s a rare person indeed who isn’t tempted by the aroma of Cinnabon. And those evil geniuses know it! They strategically set up shop in places like the mall or the airport where you have no choice but to walk by.

    One inhale as you pass the store is all it takes. It smells like a buttery, cinnamon-y paradise!

    Or if you’re a baker, of course you can whip up a batch of cinnamon rolls the standard way. With flour and sugar and yeast. A few hours later you will no doubt have something delicious to show for your work.

    cinnamon mug cake

    But what if you don’t have that kind of time? Or if you have a hankering and just want a single cinnamon bun?

    Well friends, this Cinnamon Roll in a Mug is here to save the day.

    Subtly sweet vanilla dough swirled with a buttery cinnamon brown sugar swirl and topped with a luscious glaze. It’s everything a cinnamon roll should be, but easy to make in just a matter of minutes and won’t leave you trying to eat your way through a batch of buns!

    In This Article
    • The Best Mug Cinnamon Roll Recipe
    • Tips for Making a Mug Cinnamon Roll
    • Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake FAQs
    • More Sweet Treats with Cinnamon to Try
    • Did You Make This?
    • Mug Cinnamon Roll
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    The Best Mug Cinnamon Roll Recipe

    Once you try this recipe, you'll be amazed that you can whip up something so decadent right in the microwave!

    Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake Ingredients

    Cinnamon Filling:

    cinnamon filling ingredients
    • Unsalted butter
    • Light brown sugar
    • Cinnamon

    Dough:

    cinnamon roll dough ingredients
    • All-purpose flour
    • Granulated sugar
    • Baking powder
    • Salt
    • Unsalted butter
    • Whole milk
    • Vanilla extract

    Glaze:

    glaze ingredients
    • Powdered sugar
    • Milk
    • Vanilla extract

    How to Make a Cinnamon Roll in a Mug

    How to Make the Cinnamon Filling:

    how to make cinnamon filling
    1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
    2. Use a fork to mix until combined.
    3. The mixture will look somewhat crumbly, this is fine.

    How to Make the Dough and Assemble the Cinnamon Bun:

    how to make a cinnamon bun in a mug collage
    1. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a cereal-sized bowl and use a fork to combine.
    2. Add in the butter, milk, and vanilla.
    3. Mix with a fork until it forms a dough.
    4. Knead the dough together a few times in your hands.
    5. Lay a piece of wax paper out on a flat surface and lightly spray it with coconut oil spray. Place the dough on top and use your hands to press it out to a rectangle about 4 inches wide by 7.5 inches long.
    6. Spread the cinnamon filling out onto the dough rectangle, leaving a 1/4-inch border all around.
    7. Start with one of the short ends and roll the dough into a log.
    8. Place the cinnamon roll inside a standard-sized microwave-safe mug sprayed with coconut oil spray. Microwave!

    How to Make the Glaze:

    how to make glaze
    1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
    2. Use a fork to mix until combined. Drizzle the glaze on the warm Cinnamon Mug Cake and enjoy!

    Equipment for This Recipe

    • 10 to 12-Ounce Microwave-Safe Mug

    Variations on This Recipe

    • Get nutty. Add 1 tablespoon chopped nuts (such as pecans, walnuts, or almonds) to the filling.
    • For the Reese’s peanut butter cup fans (you know who you are). Add 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts to the filling. Skip the glaze and instead sprinkle 2 tablespoons chocolate chips on top.
    • If you like a cream cheese glaze. Mix 1 tablespoon cream cheese (slightly softened) into the glaze and add additional milk as necessary.
    drizzling glaze on mug cinnamon roll

    Tips for Making a Mug Cinnamon Roll

    • As you’re kneading the dough a couple times, if needed you can add more flour or milk to get it to come together and form dough. The whole kneading process shouldn’t take more than a minute or so.
    • Like all mug cake recipes, be careful not to over-bake this one because they can dry out fast!
    • Make it when you're ready to eat it because this treat is best while it's still warm.
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    Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake FAQs

    What is a Mug Cake?

    A mug cake is a cake that’s made in a mug in the microwave! Be sure to use a standard size microwave-safe mug to make this.

    Do I Have to Use a Microwave?

    Yes, this Mug Cinnamon Roll Recipe was developed using a microwave. It may also work in an oven; however, I have not tested it.

    cinnamon roll mug cake

    Can I Make a Mug Cake Ahead of Time?

    Yes and no. Once you microwave a mug cake, it is typically best eaten within 30 minutes or so. I recommend eating this Mug Cinnamon Roll while it’s still warm!

    However, with that being said, you can make the dough and filling ahead of time and then microwave it later!

    To do this, make the dough and filling and assemble the roll. Put it in the fridge for up to 4 hours before microwaving, and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before microwaving.

    forkful of mug cinnamon bun

    More Sweet Treats with Cinnamon to Try

    • Chewy Cinnamon Apple Cookies
    • Brown Sugar Cinnamon Sweet Cream Cheese Dip
    cinnamon roll mug cake recipe
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    Did You Make This?

    Please rate this recipe and leave a comment below because I love hearing from you!

    You can also tag my handle @dailydesserting or use the hashtag #dailydesserting on social media.

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    Xoxo, Faith

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    Mug Cinnamon Roll

    By: Faith
    Lookout Cinnabon, there’s a new sweet pastry around; this Mug Cinnamon Roll recipe has sweet, aromatic dough with a buttery brown sugar cinnamon swirl. It whips up in minutes and cooks right in the microwave. Meet your favorite new go-to sweet treat!
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    Prep Time 8 mins
    Cook Time 2 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 2 servings
    Calories 393 kcal

    Equipment

    • 10 to 12-Ounce Microwave-Safe Mug

    Ingredients
     
     

    Cinnamon Filling:

    • 2 teaspoons unsalted butter at room temperature
    • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar lightly packed
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

    Dough:

    • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • 2 tablespoons whole milk
    • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Glaze:

    • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon milk
    • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Other:

    • Coconut oil spray

    Instructions
     

    For the Cinnamon Filling:

    • Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix with a fork until well-combined.

    For the Dough:

    • Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a cereal-sized bowl and use a fork to combine. Add in the butter, milk, and vanilla and mix until it forms a dough. Knead the dough together a few times in your hands.
    • Lay a piece of wax paper out on a flat surface and lightly spray it with coconut oil spray. Place the dough on top and use your hands to press it out to a rectangle about 4 inches wide by 7.5 inches long. It should press out very easily.

    To Assemble:

    • Spread the cinnamon filling out onto the dough rectangle, leaving a 1/4-inch border all around. Start with one of the short ends and roll the dough into a log.

    To Cook:

    • Spray the inside of a standard-sized microwave-safe mug with coconut oil spray. Place the cinnamon roll inside. Microwave until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with a couple crumbs, about 90 seconds.

    For the Glaze:

    • Add all ingredients to a small bowl and mix with a fork to combine.

    To Serve:

    • Drizzle the glaze on the Cinnamon Roll and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Mug Cinnamon Roll
    Amount Per Serving (0.5 of recipe)
    Calories 393 Calories from Fat 117
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 13g20%
    Saturated Fat 8g50%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Cholesterol 35mg12%
    Sodium 265mg12%
    Potassium 84mg2%
    Carbohydrates 65g22%
    Fiber 1g4%
    Sugar 39g43%
    Protein 4g8%
    Vitamin A 419IU8%
    Vitamin C 1mg1%
    Calcium 107mg11%
    Iron 2mg11%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Keyword Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake, Mug Cinnamon Roll
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