Coconut cake in 5 minutes

Coconut cake in 5 minutes

This is your perfect fix for when you want cake now—and coconut is calling your name. It’s rich, soft, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have.

Ingredients (For 1 generous serving)

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

2 tablespoons sugar or sweetener of choice
¼ teaspoon baking powder
1 egg

2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional: A dash of coconut extract for extra coconutty flavor
Want it extra moist? Add 1 tablespoon of Greek yogurt or sour cream to the batter!

Single-Serving Coconut Mug Cake

Quick, fluffy, and packed with coconut flavor—this mug cake is your go-to when a sweet craving strikes!

Directions

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug (at least 8 oz), whisk together the flour, shredded coconut, sugar, and baking powder.
2. Add Wet Ingredients: Crack in the egg, then add milk, oil (or melted butter), vanilla, and coconut extract (if using). Mix well until smooth. (For extra moisture, stir in Greek yogurt or sour cream now.)
3. Microwave: Cook on high for 1 minute 10 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds (microwaves vary—check at 1 min). The cake should be set but still slightly moist on top.
4. Cool & Enjoy: Let it sit for 1 minute (it’ll keep cooking a bit), then dig in!

Variations

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