Nothing feels better at the end of a tiring workday than a lazy but crazy dessert. And what better than a dessert that you can make by just popping a mug in the microwave? This cinnamon roll-in-a-mug recipe is the perfect answer to all your lazy dessert dreams. Making a cinnamon roll from scratch, or getting one from Cinnabon, are both great ideas. But when you don’t have the time or the energy, this one will be your savior. All you need are a handful of ingredients that you can easily find around the house and only 10 minutes to make! Read on to learn more about this modern take on this classic dessert.
Ingredients
Dough:
1 large egg
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons water
1 ½ cups pancake mix
2 tablespoons whole milk
All-purpose flour, for dusting
Non-stick cooking spray, to grease
Filling:
2 tablespoon of brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
1 tablespoon of unsalted butter
Icing:
1 tablespoon whole milk
6 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions to Make the Dessert
Step 1 : Start off with making the filling. Take a small bowl, and in it, put the cinnamon, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix well.
Step 2 : Next, prep your dough by adding in the egg, sugar, vanilla, and milk in a bowl and whisk it well. Once that is done, add the pancake mix and stir it using a rubber spatula until all is combined.
Step 3 : Lightly dust a surface with some flour and place your prepped dough on it. Knead the dough properly and then roll it into a 8 by 6 inch rectangle.
Step 4 : Once your dough is ready, take your filling and spread it over it. Next, take the filling-covered dough, and roll it into a log. Use the long edge as a starting point. Cut the log into half crosswise.
Step 5 : Take 2 mugs and grease them with non-stick spray. Place one-half of the cinnamon log in each mug with the cut side facing upwards. Next, add one teaspoon of water to each of the mugs.
Step 6 : Now, one at a time, microwave your mugs for one minute and 45 seconds each on medium power. Once done, let it cool down for a minute.
Step 7 : To make your icing, stir in milk and powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth,
Step 8 : Finish off your rolls by drizzling the icing over your cooked cinnamon rolls. Serve them hot, and enjoy your lazy mug cake.