Description
Quick Mug Cake Desserts are the ultimate easy solution for a fast, single-serving treat. Made in just minutes in the microwave, these desserts come in endless flavor variations, from chocolate to vanilla to fruity delights.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cocoa powder (for chocolate cakes)
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons milk (or dairy-free alternative)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional mix-ins:
2 tablespoons chocolate chips
1 tablespoon peanut butter
A few fresh or frozen berries
A spoonful of Nutella or caramel sauce
Instructions
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder (if using), baking powder, and salt until fully combined.
- Add the Wet Ingredients: Add the milk, vegetable oil (or butter), and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Stir until smooth and fully incorporated. The batter should be thick but pourable.
- Optional Add-ins: Stir in any additional mix-ins such as chocolate chips, peanut butter, berries, or Nutella.
- Microwave: Microwave the mug on high for 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds. Check the cake at 1 minute—if it’s still wet in the middle, microwave for an additional 15-30 seconds. The cake should rise slightly and firm up but still be moist in the center.
- Serve: Allow the mug cake to cool for a couple of minutes before digging in. You can enjoy it straight from the mug or top with whipped cream, a scoop of ice cream, or a drizzle of chocolate or caramel sauce.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add chocolate chips or swirl in Nutella before microwaving.
- For a vanilla version, skip the cocoa powder and top with whipped cream or sprinkles.
- If you’re making a chocolate mug cake, feel free to top with more chocolate or ice cream.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a day, but these are best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-2 minutes in the microwave
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
