You know the feeling.
You’ve been staring at your laptop for 3 hours. Your brain is 87% done. Your stomach is making dramatic noises.
Or maybe…
You just got your exam result and it’s giving ✨character building✨ instead of ✨academic flex✨.
Or maybe you’re just homesick and suddenly thinking about your grandma’s apple cake.
Good news: you don’t need an oven, a baking degree or emotional stability.
You need a mug… and just 2 minutes.
Let’s fix your life (temporarily) with this Apple Mug Cake.
What you’ll need (aka: things that actually fit in a “Kot” Kitchen)
- 1/4 apple, peeled & diced (Tip: look in the back of the fridge!)
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but it levels things up)
- A pinch of salt (less than tequila ritual level)
- 1 tablespoon (olive) oil
- 2 tablespoons milk
That’s it. No mixer. No oven. No chaos.
The 2-Minute Magic
1. Grab your mug
Pick a microwave-safe mug. Not the tiny espresso one. We want space for this cake to rise like your academic ambitions.
2. Mix the dry stuff
In the mug, stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.
Pretend you’re a calm baking influencer.
3. Add the wet stuff
Pour in the oil and milk. Stir until smooth. No flour lumps allowed. This is cake, not cement.
4. Add the vitamins
Fold in those apple cubes. Distribute them evenly like you distribute excuses when you miss class.
5. Microwave time
Pop it in the microwave for 1 minute on high.
Check.
If the center is still wet, add 15–20 seconds at a time.
It should rise and look set in the middle. If it overflows… that’s on you for overfilling the mug. Please clean the microwave if needed (sorry, it’s still your landlord talking here…)
6. Let it breathe
Wait a minute before diving in. The mug will be hot. We’re here for comfort, not third-degree “burns”. That’s your sarcastic friends’ job…
How to serve it (Yes, we’re fancy now)
- Eat it straight from the mug for full “I’m thriving in my student era” vibes.
- Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you’re emotionally fragile.
- Sprinkle extra cinnamon on top for grandma-core aesthetics.
- Drizzle caramel if today was a rough day.
Pair with coffee during late-night study sessions.
Pair with tea if you’re pretending to have your life together.
Level-up options
Feeling creative?
- Add chocolate chips for instant serotonin.
- Throw in chopped walnuts for crunch.
- Swap sugar for maple syrup for cozy autumn vibes.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg or ginger for extra warmth.
This recipe is forgiving. Unlike some professors.
Storage (Always label it. The shared fridge is not a safe space for cake).
If, for some wild reason, you don’t finish it:
- Cover it and keep it in the fridge for up to 2 days (max 4, but let’s be realistic).
- You can freeze it too. Wrap it well and reheat later when life hits again.
But honestly?
This is a single-serve situation. It rarely survives.
FAQ (No judgement. Just answers.)
Can I use other fruit?
Yes. Pears, berries, peaches. Live your truth.
Gluten-free?
Swap in a gluten-free flour blend. Easy.
Can I double it?
Yes, but use a bigger dish and adjust microwave time. Science is involved.
Is this exam-proof?
No. But it does make studying 43% more bearable.*
*Unofficial statistic based on vibes.
Final thoughts
Sometimes you don’t need a full cake.
You just need something warm, soft and cinnamon-scented to remind you that:
- You’re doing your best.
- One bad grade isn’t the end.
- And yes, you absolutely deserve dessert on a random Tuesday.
Now go microwave that apple. 🍎