Churro Cinnamon Swirl Cottage Cheese Mug Cake with Cream Cheese Drizzle

 

Churro Cinnamon Swirl Cottage Cheese Mug Cake with Cream Cheese Drizzle

This dessert hits every cozy craving with churro flavor, melty cinnamon sugar, and a gooey, creamy top—all made in one mug. It’s quick, warm, and secretly packed with protein thanks to the cottage cheese. A total win for busy nights or solo sweet tooth moments.

Ingredients:

For the mug cake:

- 1/4 cup cottage cheese  

- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour  

- 1 egg  

- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey  

- 1/4 tsp baking powder  

- 1/2 tsp cinnamon  

- Pinch of salt  

For the swirl:

- 1 tsp melted butter  

- 1 tbsp brown sugar  

- 1/4 tsp cinnamon  

For the drizzle:

- 1 tbsp softened cream cheese  

- 1 tsp milk  

- 1/2 tsp maple syrup  

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together all mug cake ingredients until smooth. Pour the batter into a greased microwave-safe mug.

2. Mix swirl ingredients and spoon into the center of the batter. Use a toothpick to swirl lightly.

3. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes, until puffed and set.

4. Stir together drizzle ingredients until smooth, then spoon over the hot cake.

5. Sprinkle with a pinch of cinnamon sugar if you’re feeling extra.

Prep Time: 5 minutes  

Cook Time: 2 minutes  

Total Time: 7 minutes  

Serves: 1