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Cinnamon Roles in a Mug

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UW Lax chapter.

A Tasty Mug Dessert That You Can Make in your Dorm 

With the first snowfall of the year and winter just around the corner the ability to make snacks in your room will save you from having to venture your way to the dinning halls. Here is a tasty treat that you can make with a few cheap ingredients and a microwave. Plus it only takes three minutes to make! 

Cinnamon Roll in a Mug                                           Makes 1 Mug  Ingredients: 2 Tbsp applesauce

1 Tbsp vegetable oil

1 Tbsp buttermilk

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour

2 1/2 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar

3/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1 dash ground nutmeg (optional)

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/8 tsp (scant) salt

1 Recipe Cream Cheese Icing, recipe follows

Cream Cheese Icing 1 Tbsp Cream Cheese or Neufchatel Cheese, softened

2 Tbsp powdered sugar

1 tsp milk

Directions Prepare Cream Cheese Icing according to directions listed, set aside. Combine all ingredients (minus Cream Cheese Icing) in a mug then whisk together with a fork until combine and nearly smooth. Microwave mixture on high power for 1 minute then check cake for doneness. If it is not fully cooked microwave for an additional 15 seconds. Serve warm topped with Cream Cheese Icing.

Cream Cheese Frosting Directions Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and whisk with a fork until smooth.

Easy, inexpensive, tasty, and the perfect treat for the winter!

http://www.cookingclassy.com/cinnamon-roll-mug-cake-made-in-3-minutes/