Print

5-Minute Lemon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake – Zesty Bliss Recipe

Print Recipe

★★★★★

4.2 from 56 reviews

This 5-Minute Lemon Cottage Cheese Mug Cake is a quick and zesty treat perfect for a single serving dessert or snack. Made with wholesome ingredients like cottage cheese and almond flour, it’s moist and packed with fresh lemon flavor, sweetened naturally with honey. Ready in just a few minutes using a microwave, it’s an effortless way to enjoy a healthy, homemade cake without baking.

Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cottage cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cottage cheese, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: Add almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt to the wet mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until the batter is uniform and smooth without lumps.
  3. Prepare for Cooking: Pour the batter into a microwave-safe mug, filling it only halfway to leave space for the cake to rise during cooking.
  4. Microwave the Cake: Cook the mug cake on high power in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Check for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, the cake is baked through. Adjust cooking time if necessary.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cottage cheese for better texture and moisture.
  • Adjust honey to taste depending on your desired sweetness.
  • If you don’t have almond flour, finely ground almond meal can be substituted.
  • Microwaves vary in power; start checking the cake at 1 minute to avoid overcooking.
  • Allow the mug cake to cool slightly before eating, as it will be very hot straight from the microwave.

Keywords: lemon mug cake, cottage cheese dessert, quick microwave cake, gluten free mug cake, single serving dessert

Find it online: https://foodiecara.com/5-minute-lemon-cottage-cheese-mug-cake-zesty-bliss-recipe/