You got it — here’s a quick and easy Coconut Cake you can make in 5 minutes (yes, really!). 🥥✨
This version is a coconut mug cake, made in the microwave — soft, moist, and full of tropical flavor. Perfect for when you need a fast, homemade dessert fix.
🥥 5-Minute Coconut Cake (Mug Cake Style)
Servings: 1–2
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
🧂 Ingredients
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4 tbsp all-purpose flour
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2 tbsp granulated sugar
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¼ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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3 tbsp milk (or coconut milk for extra flavor)
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1 tbsp melted butter (or coconut oil)
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1 tbsp shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
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¼ tsp vanilla extract (or coconut extract)
Optional toppings:
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Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
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Toasted coconut flakes
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A drizzle of sweetened condensed milk
👩🍳 Instructions
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Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large microwave-safe mug (at least 12 oz), stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and shredded coconut. -
Add Wet Ingredients:
Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla (or coconut) extract until smooth.
Scrape the sides and bottom well to incorporate all the flour. -
Microwave:
Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on your microwave’s power.
The cake should rise and look set but still soft on top.
(Don’t overcook — it will continue to cook slightly after removing.) -
Cool & Top:
Let it rest for about 30 seconds.
Top with whipped cream, toasted coconut, or ice cream.
🧁 Optional Variations
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Coconut-Lime: Add ½ tsp lime zest for a bright twist.
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Chocolate Coconut: Add 1 tsp cocoa powder for a Mounds bar vibe.
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Pineapple Coconut (Pina Colada Cake): Mix in 1 tbsp crushed pineapple (drained).
💡 Quick Tip:
To make this a shareable mini cake, double the recipe and microwave in a microwave-safe bowl instead of a mug — cook 2½–3 minutes total.
Would you like a 5-minute oven version too (using a toaster oven or air fryer)?
