Gluten free Victoria sandwich mug cake

4.49 from 25 votes

A delicate gluten free mug cake recipe with a vanilla sponge, buttercream frosting and a sandwich of strawberry jam. The perfect miniature Victoria sandwich! Recipe makes 2 cakes.

Prep Time4

Cook Time1

Total Time5

Course: general blogging

Keyword: Gluten free, mug cake

Servings: cakes

Author: Sarah Howells

Ingredients

For the cakes:

1 large egg
50 ml vegetable or rapeseed oil (plus extra for greasing)
50 g self-raising gluten free flour
50 g caster sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

For the frosting:

15 g unsalted butter (room temperature)
40 g icing sugar
1 tsp milk
1-2 drops vanilla extract
2 tsp strawberry jam
1-2 tbsp icing sugar for dusting

Instructions

Pour a few drops of oil into each mug (approx half a teaspoon) and use a piece of kitchen towel to grease the mug, ensuring the bottom and sides are covered. Set aside.
In a bowl beat the egg, flour, sugar, oil and vanilla extract until combined using a fork or spoon. Pour the mixture evenly between the two cups.
Microwave each cup (one at a time) for 70 seconds. This time may vary depending on your microwave - see notes. Once each cup is done, leave to stand for 30-60 seconds.
Using a sharp, thin knife, gently cut around the edge of each cake to loosen it from the sides of the mug. Then flip it upside down firmly. The cake should come out as your lift the mug. Leave to cool for a couple of minutes while you make the frosting.
For the frosting, beat all the ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Once this is made, cut your cake in half. Spread one tsp of jam on one half, then spread 1/2 the frosting on top.
Sandwich the second half of the cake on top. Repeat with the second cake. Dust the top of each cake with icing sugar and serve. You could top with a fresh raspberry or strawberry if you desire!

Notes

NOTE: I'm using an 800W microwave, so you may need to adjust your cooking times slightly if yours is different. I'd do this only a tiny bit though - you definitely don't want to cook them less than a minute or more than 90 seconds. Try adjusting by 10 seconds either way depending on wattage.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cakes