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Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

A quick and easy cinnamon roll flavored mug cake made with cottage cheese for a moist and tender texture. Ready in under 5 minutes!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Servings 1 mug

Equipment

  • Microwave-safe mug
  • Fork or small whisk
  • Toothpick or spoon for swirling
  • Small bowl for cinnamon swirl

Ingredients
  

Cake Base

  • 0.25 cup cottage cheese secret ingredient for moist and tender cake
  • 1 egg egg binder and leavening agent
  • 2 tbsp almond flour or oat flour
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon for cinnamon roll flavor
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt

Cinnamon Swirl

  • 1 tsp maple syrup for gooey center
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon

Topping (Optional)

  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or cream cheese
  • 1 to taste sweetener e.g., maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Combine the cottage cheese, egg, almond flour (or oat flour), maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a microwave-safe mug.
    0.25 cup cottage cheese
  • Stir everything together with a fork or small whisk until smooth, ensuring no lumps of cottage cheese or flour.
  • In a tiny bowl, mix together 1 tsp maple syrup and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Dollop this mixture into the center of the mug cake batter and gently swirl it through with a toothpick or the end of a spoon.
    0.25 cup cottage cheese
  • Microwave on high power for 60 to 90 seconds, or until the cake is set and slightly puffed. Cooking time may vary by microwave.
  • While the cake cooks, mix the Greek yogurt (or cream cheese) with sweetener until smooth. Spoon the topping over the warm mug cake.
    0.25 cup cottage cheese

Notes

This mug cake is best enjoyed immediately. If you have leftovers, store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently for 15-20 seconds in the microwave.