Craving a lemony treat in less than 15 minutes? Your wish has come true with this quick microwave cake!

1. Melt butter in a small microwave-safe mug.
2. Zest lemon using a fine grater. Set aside 1 pinch of zest for garnish and add the rest to the mug.
3. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, salt and milk to the mug. Squeeze 2.5 mL (½ tsp.) of lemon juice into a small bowl, then squeeze remaining lemon juice into mug and mix with a fork. 
4. Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds and let stand for 5 minutes.
5. Meanwhile, add icing sugar to bowl with reserved lemon juice and mix.
6. Pour icing over cake and garnish with lemon zest. Serve.

This recipe is best prepared just before serving.

This recipe is courtesy of: Geneviève O’Gleman

Photo credit: O’Gleman Média/Sylvie Li