When Mug Met Microwave - Easy Cake Recipes For You To Try!
Need a quick dessert fix?
Make yourself a personal-sized dessert in a mug!
With a few simple ingredients and a microwave, your mug can transform into a one-dish wonder.
Not only are these mug cakes super yummy, they can be ready in five minutes or less.
Read away; you’re just one mug away from creating these delicious and exciting desserts!
BAILEYS IRISH CREAM MUG CAKE
Mix things up by adding a dash of Bailey’s Irish Cream to a regular mug cake for an indulgent treat.
Ingredients:
5 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
3 tablespoons Bailey's Irish Cream
3 tablespoons oil
Method
1. Combine all ingredients into an oversized mug. Stir with a small whisk or fork until the batter is smooth.
2. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Serve while warm.
COOKIES N’ CREAM MUG CAKE
Are you craving for some cookies and cream? Good thing you can make this cake in a matter of minutes.
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
4 tablespoons granulated white sugar
3 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Oreo
Method
1. Combine all ingredients except the Oreo into a microwave-safe mug. Mix ingredients with a small whisk until batter is smooth.
2. Add in Oreo. Using a fork or whisk, crush the Oreo into the batter until only small pieces remain. Stir crushed cookie into the batter.
3. Microwave for about 1 minute. Let the cake the cool a few minutes before eating. This cake is best consumed while still warm.
RED VELVET MUG CAKE
This beautiful treat is worth every single calorie!
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
A pinch of salt
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 drops red food colouring
Whipped cream, optional
Method
1. In a large mug, whisk together the milk and vinegar. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients (flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt). Add to the milk mixture along with the vegetable oil and red food colouring. Whisk until smooth.
3. Cook in the microwave on high for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and serve immediately!
FUNFETTI MUG CAKE
A birthday cake in a minute? Yes please!
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoon granulated white sugar
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons sprinkles
Method
1. In a microwave-safe mug, add flour, baking powder, sugar, milk, oil, and vanilla. Mix with a small whisk until batter is completely smooth.
2. Stir in 1 teaspoon of sprinkles. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 teaspoon on top.
3. Microwave for about 1 minute, or until the cake looks done. Let it cool for a few minutes before eating.
BUTTERED RUM MUG CAKE
The world of mug cakes just reached a whole new level of delish with this one!
Ingredients:
4 tablespoons all purpose flour
4 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 pinch ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1 tablespoon Captain Morgan Dark Rum
2 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Ice cream, optional
Method
1. Mix the flour, sugar, and nutmeg in a mug.
2. Add the egg, Captain Morgan Dark Rum, milk, butter, and vanilla and stir until well combined.
3. Microwave on high for 1 minute, top with some ice cream and serve warm!
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