A whole little pancho cake made in a mug in just one minute — this single-serve dessert is dangerously easy. Fluffy cocoa sponge layered with juicy pineapple and a light yogurt cream is all it takes to satisfy a sweet craving in no time. If you love quick microwave treats, our microwave mug cheesecake and summer yogurt and fruit jelly are reader favorites, and allrecipes.com has more fast single-serve dessert ideas.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 tsp rice flour
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- Sweetener to taste
- Pinch of baking powder
- Vanillin to taste
- Pineapple chunks for layering
Instructions
- In a mug, mix the egg, rice flour, cocoa, sweetener, baking powder, and vanillin.
- Microwave on full power (900 W) for 1 minute.
- Remove, cool, and cut the sponge into small squares.
- Layer the sponge squares with pineapple chunks. Optionally add a light yogurt cream between layers.
Tips
- Do not overcook — 1 minute at full power is enough; the sponge keeps firming up as it cools.
- Use juicy pineapple, fresh or canned, and don’t drain it fully — the juice soaks into the sponge.
- Chill for 10 minutes before serving for the best layered-cake texture.
Nutrition: per 100 g: 235 kcal, protein 8.43 g, fat 6.27 g, carbs 37.32 g.