When you’re craving a cinnamon bun, not much else will do. If you don’t have all the ingredients on hand, you might not be able to cook up a whole batch. With this TikTok hack, you can make a cinnamon bun for one in minutes! Just grab a mug and a spoon to whip up this tasty treat.

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Melt 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of butter.

  1. When it’s mostly liquid, you can pour it into your mug.
    • You can use either salted or unsalted butter—either work just fine.
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Combine butter, flour, baking powder, and milk in a mug.

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    Add 1/4 cup (40 g) of flour to the butter in your mug. Pour in 1/4 teaspoon (1 g) of baking powder and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of milk as well.
    • If you don’t want to use cow’s milk, almond milk works too! Try vanilla almond milk for an extra bit of sweetness.
    • If you’re worried about your cinnamon bun sticking, coat the inside of your mug with butter or nonstick spray.
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Pour in 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of maple syrup for extra flavor.

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    If you have a sweet tooth or you like maple syrup, go for it!
    • The maple syrup will give your cinnamon bun more of a maple donut taste, which can be delicious (if that’s what you’re going for).
    • You could also add 1  tsp (4.9 mL) of vanilla extract instead.
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Stir all your ingredients together until they’re smooth.

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    Keep stirring until your batter looks creamy and doesn’t have any lumps in it.
    • This should only take about 30 seconds!
    • If your batter isn’t quite liquid enough, add 1 to 2 US tbsp (15 to 30 mL) of milk to your mixture.
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Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.

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    Pour in 1 tablespoon (12.5 g) of brown sugar and 1/4 teaspoon (1/2 g) of cinnamon. Use a fork to gently mix your ingredients up.
    • Try to mix these ingredients up super well so you get an even spread over your entire cinnamon bun.
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Shake the mixture over the top of your mug.

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    Gently pour the mixture over the batter, aiming for an even coating on top. Don’t stir the cinnamon sugar mixture into the batter, though!
    • If you’re having trouble getting an even coating, use your fingers to sprinkle the mixture over the batter a pinch at a time.
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Swirl the cinnamon and sugar with a knife.

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    Push a butter knife into the top of your mug and gently swirl it clockwise.
    • The goal here is to leave some cinnamon and sugar mixture on top of the batter, so don’t try to mix it all together.
    • It’s okay if it doesn’t look perfect! It will still taste great.
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Microwave your mug on high for around 1 minute and 25 seconds.

  1. When the microwave dings, pull your cinnamon bun out and eat it straight from your mug.
    • Since every microwave is different, your actual cook time might vary.
    • For some extra sweetness, add a bit of vanilla frosting or ice cream on top.
    • For a healthier option, add chopped fruit or berries on top.

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    Do I have to use baking powder?
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    Yes! The baking powder is what helps your cinnamon bun rise as it cooks. If you leave out the baking powder, you'll have dense, chewy bun.
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      • Don’t cook your cinnamon bun for too long—if it starts to smell burnt, take it out of the microwave right away.
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      To make a cinnamon bun in a mug, first add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of melted butter to a mug, followed by ¼ cup (40 g) of flour. Add ¼ teaspoon (1 g) of baking powder and 2 tablespoons (30 mL) of milk (almond milk works too). You can also add 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of maple syrup for extra flavor. Stir everything together until smooth. In a separate bowl, combine 1 tablespoon (12 ½ g) of brown sugar and ¼ teaspoon (½ g) of cinnamon. Pour the mixture over the top of the batter in the mug, then gently swirl everything together with a spoon. Finally, microwave for 1 minute and 25 seconds. Eat your cinnamon bun directly from the mug!

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