Mug Cake Recipe

An easy microwave Vanilla Mug Cake (made without eggs) that’s the fastest way to make dessert for one or two. Enjoy it plain, add nutella, or stir in a handful of chocolate chips and you’re on your way to dessert bliss.

After I created my Chocolate Mug Cake recipe, I realized that nothing beats a cake you can prep in 1 minute, bake in 1 minute, and enjoy without having leftovers for days. Check out all my dessert recipes for more inspiration.

Vanilla Mug Cake

An easy microwave Vanilla Mug Cake (made without eggs) that’s the fastest way to make dessert for one or two. Enjoy it plain or add some mix-in’s!

Prep: 3min

Total: 5min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 458 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 15 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Sodium 223 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 31 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup +1 1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• dash salt
• 2 tablespoon butter (, melted)
• 3 tablespoon milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon sprinkles

Instruction:

1. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a mug and stir together.
2. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Stir in sprinkles.
3. Cook in microwave for 70-90 seconds* (until cake is just set, but still barely shiny on top). Allow to rest in microwave for 1 minute before consuming.

Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe by Tasty

Here’s what you need: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, milk, oil, vanilla extract, chocolate hazelnut spread, powdered sugar

Prep: 5min

Total: 7min

Yield: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 500 calories, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 36 grams

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon oil, vegetable or canola
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon chocolate hazelnut spread, plus more for topping
• powdered sugar, for topping, optional

Instruction:

1. In a 12-ounce (375 ml) mug or larger, mix all ingredients (except the chocolate hazelnut spread) until just combined.
2. Once combined, spoon the chocolate hazelnut spread on top of the batter.
3. Microwave on high for 90 seconds to 2 minutes, watching to make sure it doesn’t spill over (depending on the size of the mug).
4. Let cool one minute before eating. Top with additional chocolate hazelnut spread and powdered sugar (optional).
5. Enjoy!

Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Total: 0 15min0

Yield: 1 serving

Serving Size: 1 of 1 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 1 servings, calories 865, Fat 55g, Saturated Fat 11g, Carbohydrate 93g, Fiber 6g, Sugar 66g, Protein 8g, Cholesterol 11mg, Sodium 289mg

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• Pinch of salt, optional
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Splash vanilla extract, optional
• 3 tablespoons chocolate chips

Instruction:

1. Special equipment: a 12-ounce microwave-safe ceramic mug and a microwave oven
2. Put the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt if using in a 12-ounce microwave-safe ceramic mug. Blend thoroughly with a fork. Add the milk, vegetable oil and vanilla if using and blend until smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips.
3. Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Do not overcook or the cake will be dry. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before eating.

Chocolate Mug Cake

This easy chocolate mug cake recipe can be made in the microwave or oven!

Prep: 4min

Total: 5min

Yield: 1

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 124 kcal, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp cocoa powder
• 2 tsp Dutch or additional regular cocoa powder
• 3 tbsp spelt,
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp sweetener of choice
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 2-3 tsp oil ((Many commenters have said it still tastes good if you sub applesauce or mashed banana. I haven’t tried it))
• 3 tbsp milk of choice
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instruction:

1. Mug cake recipe: Combine dry ingredients and mix very, very well. Add liquid, stir, then transfer to a little dish, ramekin, or even a coffee mug. Either microwave 40-60 seconds (time will depend on microwave wattage) OR cook in a 350F oven for about 14 minutes. If you don’t want to eat it straight out of the dish, be sure to spray your dish first and then wait for the mug cake to cool before trying to remove it. Frosting ideas are listed above in the post!View Nutrition Facts

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FAQ

Why are mug cakes chewy?

Are mug cakes supposed to be gooey?

How to make a cake in a cup?

1. Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a mug and stir together.
2. Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth, being sure to scrape the bottom of the mug. Stir in sprinkles.
3. Cook in microwave for 70-90 seconds* (until cake is just set, but still barely shiny on top).

Why do my mug cakes always fail?