Easy Air Fryer Angel Food Mug Cake (Printable version)
Light, fluffy angel food cake made in minutes using your air fryer and a mug for a quick, sweet treat.
# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 3 tablespoons angel food cake mix (store-bought or homemade)
→ Wet Ingredients
02 - 2 tablespoons water
→ Optional Toppings
03 - 1 tablespoon whipped cream
04 - Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries)
# How to Make It:
01 - Lightly spray a microwave-safe mug with nonstick cooking spray.
02 - Add the angel food cake mix and water to the mug. Stir well until fully combined and smooth.
03 - Place the mug in the air fryer basket.
04 - Air fry at 320°F for 7–8 minutes or until the cake has risen and is set in the center. Check with a toothpick—if it comes out clean, the cake is done.
05 - Carefully remove the mug from the air fryer (it will be hot). Let cool for 1–2 minutes.
06 - Top with whipped cream and fresh berries, if desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get all the fluffy cloud like texture of angel food cake without heating up your entire kitchen or dirtying multiple bowls
- The entire process takes thirteen minutes from start to finish, making it faster than driving to a bakery
- Single portion means zero temptation to eat half a cake by yourself over three days
02 -
- Never fill your mug beyond the halfway point, as this cake expands dramatically while cooking
- Air fryer temperatures vary wildly between models, so start checking at seven minutes to avoid overcooking
- The mug will be extremely hot when removed, so use oven mitts or thick towels
03 -
- Spray your measuring spoon with oil before measuring the water so it slides right out
- Let the mug cool on a wire rack rather than the counter to prevent condensation underneath