I Tried Microwavable Mug Cakes, And No, I Won’t Make Anything Else Now

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Hello you beautiful humans, I hope you’re ready for your stomach and your free time to get blessed. If you have never heard of mug cakes, you’re missing out on some of the best, easiest, and quickest dessert recipes life has to offer. Mug cakes are exactly what they sound like — they’re a miniature cake in a mug. 

You can buy package mug cakes in most stores that boast all you have to do is “just add water” — but we’re a little more advanced today. We’re going to share 10 mug cake recipes that will leave your sweet tooth satisfied in a matter of minutes!

Healthy 1 Minute Apple Cinnamon Muffin

Thanks to The Big Man’s World for this recipe!

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp of coconut flour

• 1 Tbsp of almond flour 

• 1 Tbsp of oat flour (omit for the paleo version)

• 2 Tbsp of granulated sweetener of choice

• ½ tsp of baking powder

• A pinch of cinnamon

• 1 large egg white (or sub with 1 flax egg)

• 2 Tbsp of unsweetened applesauce 

• 1 Tbsp of dairy free milk of choice

• Cinnamon and coconut palm sugar for dusting

Directions

1. In a small mixing bowl combine the flours, sweetener, cinnamon, and baking powder. Mix well. 

2. Add in the egg white or flax egg, unsweetened applesauce, and dairy free milk. Mix completely. 

3. Put in a mug and microwave for 50 seconds or up to 2 minutes. Sprinkle it with cinnamon and coconut palm sugar. Enjoy immediately.

Healthy Cinnamon Roll Mug Cakes

Thanks to Not Enough Cinnamon for this recipe!

Ingredients

Cake: 

• 1 Tbsp of unsalted butter (melted)

• 1 large egg

• 3 Tbsp of superfine almond flour

• ½ tsp of baking powder

• 1 Tbsp of coconut sugar or whatever granulated sugar you’d like

• ½ tsp of vanilla extract

• ½ tsp of cinnamon

Cinnamon Sugar Topping:

• ⅛ tsp of ground cinnamon

• 2 tsp of coconut sugar

• A small pinch of salt

Cream Cheese Frosting:

• 1 tsp of unsalted butter (softened)

• ½ Tbsp of cream cheese (room temperature) 

• ¼ tsp of honey or maple syrup

Directions

1. Add all the cake ingredients into a microwave safe mug. Whisk until combined. 

2. Mix together the cinnamon sugar ingredients and sprinkle half of it over the cake. 

3. Cook in the microwave for about 1 minute and 15 seconds-1 minute and 30 seconds. 

4. While the cake is cooling a bit, add the room temperature butter and cream cheese to a small bowl and mix together until they are smooth. Stir in the honey. Place the frosting in a piping bag and pipe a swirl over the cake. 

5. Serve warm!

Coffee Cake In A Cup

Thanks to Heather Likes Food for this recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp of butter

• 2 Tbsp of sugar

• 2 Tbsp of applesauce

• A few drops of vanilla extract

• ¼ cup of all-purpose flour

• ⅛ tsp of baking powder

• 1 pinch of salt

• 1 Tbsp of butter

• 2 Tbsp of flour

• 1 Tbsp of brown sugar

• ¼ tsp of cinnamon

Directions

1. In a mug, soften 1 tablespoon of butter in the microwave for about 5 seconds. Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar and mix well. Stir in the applesauce, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until just combined. 

2. In a separate small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of butter, 2 tablespoons of flour, 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, and ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon. Use your fingers to pinch the butter and mix it with the other ingredients. When it starts to look like lumpy sand, pour the mixture on top of the cake batter in the mug. 

3. Cook in the microwave for 50-80 seconds. It should look just barely set on top.

Banana Bread Mug Cake

Thanks to Sunny’s Recipes for this recipe!

Ingredients

• ½ a mashed banana

• 2 Tbsp of flour

• ½ tsp of baking powder

• 1 Tbsp of maple syrup

• ½ Tbsp of milk

Directions

1. Mash half a banana up and then add the dry ingredients. Stir it up and microwave it for a minute. 

2. Allow it to cool for one more minute and then top it off with the rest of the banana and some nuts!

Blueberry Muffin In A Mug

Thanks to The Typical Mom for this recipe!

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup of flour

• 1 Tbsp of brown sugar

• 2 ½ Tbsp of sugar

• ¼ tsp of baking powder

• 2 Tbsp butter (melted)

• ½ tsp of vanilla extract

• ¼ cup of milk

• ¼ cup of blueberries

Directions

1. In a small dish, melt the butter in the microwave for 30 seconds. 

2. Grab a microwave safe mug and stir together the flour, sugar, brown sugar, and baking powder. 

3. Pour in the melted butter, milk, and vanilla. Stir until it’s all batter and no powder is left. 

4. Gently fold in fresh blueberries. 

5. Microwave for 2 minutes.

Vegan Chocolate Mug Cake

Thanks to Cookie Dough Diaries for this recipe!

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp of flour

• 2 Tbsp of cocoa powder

• 2 Tbsp of melted butter (sub with canola oil or melted coconut oil)

• 2 Tbsp of granulated sugar

• 3 Tbsp of vegan milk

• ½ tsp of baking powder

• A pinch of salt

• ¼ tsp of vanilla extract

• 1-2 Tbsp of vegan semi sweet chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Combine the melted butter, sugars, and vanilla into a microwave safe mug. 

2. Mix in the dry ingredients and milk. Add the chocolate chips if using.

3. Microwave for 45-65 seconds and enjoy!

Vanilla Mug Cake

Thanks to Baked By An Introvert for this recipe!

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp of baking powder

• ⅛ tsp of salt

• ¼ cup of granulated sugar

• 2 Tbsp of unsalted butter (melted and cooled)

• 2 Tbsp of whole milk

• 1 egg (room temperature)

• 1 Tbsp of pure vanilla extract

• Whipped Cream (optional topping)

• Fresh berries (optional topping)

Directions

1. In a small bowl whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together. 

2. In another small bowl whisk the sugar, butter, milk, egg, and vanilla together until well combined. 

3. Add the butter mixture to the flour mixture and whisk until the batter is smooth.

4. Pour the batter into a 10-ounce coffee mug. 

5. Microwave on high for 90 seconds. If the cake doesn’t set from that, microwave in 10-second intervals. 

6. Let the cake stand for 2 minutes and top with whipped cream and berries if you want! Enjoy!

The Easiest Oreo Mug Cake

Thanks to Savor The Flavour for this recipe!

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup of all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup of granulated sugar

• ¼ tsp of baking powder

• ⅛ tsp of salt 

• ¼ cup of milk

• 2 Tbsp of light olive oil

• 1 tsp of vanilla extract

• 3 regular Oreo cookies (crushed)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix all the dry ingredients together. Add in the wet ingredients and mix until blended. 

2. Place the Oreos in a Ziplock bag and crush them using a rolling pin or a meat mallet. 

3. Stir the crushed Oreos into the mixture. 

4. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and enjoy!

Biscoff Mug Cake

Thanks to Food Dolls for this recipe!

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp of butter (melted)

• 6 Tbsp of all-purpose flour 

• ¼ cup of milk of choice

• ⅓ cup of cookie butter (melted)

• 4 tbsp of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. In a large microwave safe mug add the cookie butter. Place in the microwave for 30 seconds or until melted. 

2. Add the flour, baking powder, milk, and butter. Whisk until combined. 

3. Top with chocolate chips.

4. Microwave for 1- 1 ½ minutes!

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

Thanks to Kirbie’s Cravings for this recipe!

Ingredients

• 4 Tbsp of all-purpose flour

• ¼ tsp of baking powder

• 1 Tbsp of granulated sugar

• ¼ cup of fat-free milk

• 3 Tbsp of creamy peanut butter

• 3 Tbsp of semi-sweet chocolate chunks or chocolate chips

Directions

1. In a microwave safe mug, add all the ingredients except the chocolate. Use a small whisk to mix vigorously until the batter is smooth. 

2. Stir 1 tablespoon of chocolate chips into the cake batter. Add another 1 tablespoon in the center and middle of the batter. Sprinkle the remaining 1 tablespoon on top. 

3. Cook in the microwave for about 1 minute.

I’m heading to the kitchen right now! What recipe are you going to try first? Comment below!

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