A picture of Kinako Mug Cake.

Hello, meet again with Arenatani, today we will share another recipe, namely Kinako Mug Cake which is definitely very delicious and easy to make. The manufacturing process takes about and can be served for . In addition to being delicious and delicious, this food is suitable for serving to friends and family at home. Now, rather than being curious, let’s make the recipe. Before the manufacturing process, we first prepare the necessary ingredients, if there are ingredients that are not understood, please open Google, okay? Okay, here are the ingredients that need to be prepared.

Ingredients for Kinako Mug Cake


  1. 1 tablespoon Oil OR melted Butter *1 tablespoon is 15ml, I used Sunflower Oil
  2. 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar *OR White Sugar
  3. 1 very small pinch Salt
  4. 1 Egg
  5. 1 tablespoon ‘Kinako’ (Finely Ground Roasted Soy Beans) *add extra if you like stronger flavour
  6. 3 tablespoons Self-Raising Flour
  7. *Note: You may wish to add Vanilla. I don’t add it because I want to enjoy the subtle flavour of ‘Kinako’
  8. Whipped Cream to serve *optional
Note: Now that the ingredients are ready, it’s time to try making it. We have prepared the steps in detail below. Make sure you follow them properly and correctly so that no mistakes occur.

Cooking Instructions for making Kinako Mug Cake


  • 1

    Combine Oil (OR melted Butter), Brown Sugar and Salt in a mug. Add Egg and mix well until smooth. Add ‘Kinako’ and Self-Raising Flour, and mix well. *Note: Chopsticks are the best tool to mix.

  • 2

    Microwave for 60 to 90 seconds OR until cooked. Try not to over-cook it as the cake turns hard and dry. I used 1000W microwave and 80 seconds was a little too long.

  • 3

    *Note: Today I enjoyed it with whipped Cream sweetened with Muscovado.


  • Well, that’s the recipe for Kinako Mug Cake that we’ve discussed together. How about it? It’s easy to make, right? Now it’s time for you to get creative in the kitchen and create your own version of Kinako Mug Cake. Don’t forget to share the results on social media. I’m really curious about your creations! Who knows, your recipe could be an inspiration for future recipes. Good luck and enjoy!