Mug Cakes
Looking for quick recipes you can make in your dorm? Mug cakes are quick, easy, delicious, and minimize the amount of dishes you need to wash, since all you need are a mug and a fork. There are plenty of different variations to make your mug cake your own, but the basic recipe is simple:
1. Combine wet ingredients and sugar in a large mug, then stir.
2. Add in the dry ingredients, then stir some more.
3. Microwave on high for about a minute.
Different microwaves have different levels of cooking power, so you might need to do some trial and error to find an appropriate cooking time. Microwaving for a shorter amount of time will result in a gooey, molten center. If you prefer the cake consistency to be more baked, test the sponge by poking a toothpick into the middle. If the toothpick comes out clean, you’re good to go!
That’s it. That’s all. Total preparation and cook time will not surpass five minutes. Next time you want a cozy desert to enjoy late at night, need something to accompany your movie night, or simply aren’t impressed by the dining hall’s dessert offerings, whip together a mug cake and revel in some sugary, melty goodness!
Make the following mug cake variations with classic baking ingredients and the directions provided above.
Funfetti Mug Cake
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup milk at room temperature
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon pure almond extract
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon rainbow sprinkles
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ cup milk at room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
¼ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips
Written by Mary Lasley Photos by Chloe Parsell
Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
¼ cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup milk at room temperature
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract