Apple Spice Mug Cake

Serves: 1 | Preparation: 1 minute | Total: 5 minutes | Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 2–3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• Pinch of salt
• ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tablespoons oil

Glaze

• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• Pinch of cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon milk or water

Instructions

1. In a microwave safe mug or dish, combine flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir in applesauce, brown sugar, and oil.
2. Microwave on 1-minute increments for 3–4 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
3. In a separate dish, combine powdered sugar, cinnamon, and water/milk. Drizzle glaze over cake while still warm.

Adapted from: lindsayannbakes.com

This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.