Description
Cake Mix Mug Cake is a quick and easy single-serving dessert made using store-bought cake mix, perfect for instant cake cravings with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup cake mix (any flavor)
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or melted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Optional toppings: frosting, sprinkles, chocolate chips, fruit
Instructions
In a microwave-safe mug, combine cake mix, milk, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and lump-free.
- Microwave on high for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes, or until cake has risen and is set in the center. Check at 1 minute and adjust time as needed.
- Let cake cool for a minute or two before adding desired toppings and serving.
Notes
- Use any flavor cake mix like chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, or funfetti.
- Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit for added texture.
- Top with frosting, whipped cream, or fresh berries.
- Use low-fat milk and oil alternatives to make it healthier.
- Best eaten immediately; store leftovers in fridge for 1 day.
- Reheat in microwave for 20-30 seconds before serving.
- Use a large mug and fill no more than halfway to prevent overflow.
- Swirl in frosting before microwaving for a gooey center.
- Can bake in an oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes in a ramekin.
- Add spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for warm flavor.
- Double recipe by making two mugs and cooking separately.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug cake
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
