I love single-serving desserts, and these easy mug cake recipes come in a variety of delectable flavors that can satisfy any craving! With just a few minutes in the microwave, you can have a rich, decadent dessert ready to be devoured- all you need is a spoon!
The Most Delicious Mug Cakes!
Mug cakes have taken off in popularity in recent years, and for good reason! Sometimes you just need a sweet treat to yourself to curb that dessert craving.
If you're like me, keeping a whole tray of brownies or chocolate chip cookies on the counter means you'll be inadvertently snacking on them 24/7. Single-serving microwaveable mug cakes are the perfect solution!
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- The Most Delicious Mug Cakes!
- 1. Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
- 2. Peanut Butter Mug Cake
- 3. Vanilla Mug Cake
- 4. Oreo Mug Cake
- 5. Chocolate Protein Powder Mug Cake
- 6. Banana Mug Cake
- 7. Chocolate Mug Cake
- 8. Coffee Cake Mug Cake
- 9. Lemon Mug Cake
- 10. Nutella Mug Cake
- 11. Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
- 12. Brownie Mug Cake
- 💭 Tips For Making Mug Cakes
- 📋 Recipe
1. Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
No need to make a whole batch of cookies when you can satisfy your craving with this chocolate chip mug cake! Fluffy cake batter baked with a handful of melted chocolate chips dispersed throughout, it's classic and delicious.
2. Peanut Butter Mug Cake
If you are a peanut butter lover, this peanut butter mug cake can be whipped up in just 5 minutes! It's totally delicious as-is, but adding a dollop of whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce makes it extra indulgent.
3. Vanilla Mug Cake
The classic flavor of a sweet, buttery, vanilla cake from the bakery but it's made in the microwave! Top your vanilla mug cake with anything from fruit to whipped cream and sprinkles, or enjoy it as is!
4. Oreo Mug Cake
Who knew you could make a delicious Oreo cake with just 2 ingredients? Well, you can!
This delicious cookie cake will satisfy your sweet tooth! If you want more of a cookies and cream vibe, just top it with a dollop of whipped cream and dig in!
5. Chocolate Protein Powder Mug Cake
If you're looking for a guilt-free treat, or simply trying to get your protein in for the day, a chocolate protein powder mug cake is the way to do it!
You can use your favorite brand of protein powder to make this dessert, and it's so delightfully fluffy you'll forget it's good for you!
6. Banana Mug Cake
Move over banana bread, because this divinely sweet banana mug cake really satisfies a sweet tooth. It has a sticky brown sugar glaze that will have you savoring every last bite.
7. Chocolate Mug Cake
Chocolate lovers rejoice because this recipe is one of the easiest ways to get your chocolate fix! In a matter of minutes, you can have a fluffy, moist chocolate cake for one (or two if you don't mind sharing)!
8. Coffee Cake Mug Cake
Mugs aren't just for coffee, they're for coffee cake! Fluffy coffee batter baked to perfection in the microwave and then topped with delightful cinnamon crumble, what's not to love?
9. Lemon Mug Cake
If you prefer your dessert to have a bright and fruity flavor, this lemon mug cake provides just that! A bit of lemon zest and lemon juice is mixed into a buttery batter and offers just enough of that sweet, slightly sour taste that you crave from a lemony baked good.
10. Nutella Mug Cake
Hazelnut and chocolate are a match made in heaven and a Nutella mug cake sure tastes like it! It bakes up perfectly fluffy in the microwave, and the hazelnut flavor offers a welcome change from pure chocolate desserts.
11. Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
Everyone's favorite cinnamon-sugar cookie but in cake form! This snickerdoodle mug cake is fabulous around Christmas time, but you know you'll want to enjoy it year-round!
12. Brownie Mug Cake
This brownie mug cake is the thing rich, chocolatey dreams are made of! Thank goodness this is a single-serving because if you had a full tray of this indulgent brownie cake you'd have a hard time not eating the whole thing!
💭 Tips For Making Mug Cakes
- Use a coffee mug that is not tapered and has an even width from top to bottom.
- Most mug cakes will cook best when the batter fills the mug only half full.
- Use a paper towel under your coffee mug to make cleanup easy in case of overflow.
Try one of these deliciously easy mug cake recipes, or try them all! Tell us which flavor is your favorite by leaving us a comment below!
📋 Recipe
Best Mug Cake Recipes: Chocolate Chip Mug Cake (+More Tasty Recipes!)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoon light brown sugar (packed)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 tablespoon milk
- 3 tablespoon butter (melted)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon chocolate chips (milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate morsels, mini chips are best)
Instructions
- Whisk together your dry ingredients (all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, baking powder, and salt) either directly in your mug, or in a small bowl.¼ cup all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoon light brown sugar, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, 1 pinch salt
- Stir in the liquid ingredients (milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract) and mix until smooth, then fold in the chocolate chips. Transfer the batter into a mug if needed.3 tablespoon milk, 3 tablespoon butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoon chocolate chips
- Microwave on high for 1-2 minutes. Continue heating in 30 second increments if needed until the cake is puffy, set, and springs back to the touch.
- Allow your cooked microwave mug cake to sit in the microwave for 1 minute before serving.
Notes
- 1 pinch of salt = 1/16th of a teaspoon
- Use a coffee mug that is not tapered and has an even width from top to bottom.
- Most mug cakes will cook best when the batter fills the mug only half full.
- Use a paper towel under your coffee mug to make cleanup easy in case of overflow.
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Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!
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