Simple Mug Cake Recipes

Steps:

• Lightly butter 4 small microwave-safe mugs. Whisk 1/2 cup each sugar and buttermilk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in 1/2 cup flour, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt until just combined. Pour 1/3 cup batter into each mug. Microwave, one at a time, until puffed and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 2 minutes. (Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, if needed.) Let cool slightly. Top as desired.
• Variations
• Confetti: Make Basic Mug Cakes, adding 2 teaspoons rainbow sprinkles to each mug before adding the batter; stir. Top with whipped cream and more sprinkles.
• Strawberry Shortcake: Make Basic Mug Cakes, adding 1 chopped strawberry and 1 tablespoon white chocolate chips to each mug before adding the batter; stir. Top with more chopped strawberries.
• Triple Chocolate: Make Basic Mug Cakes, using only 1/3 cup flour; add 2 tablespoons Dutch-process cocoa powder with the flour. Top with chocolate ice cream and chocolate sprinkles.
• Chocolate Chip: Make Basic Mug Cakes, using dark brown sugar instead of granulated. Add 1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips to each mug before adding the batter; stir. Top with vanilla ice cream and more mini chocolate chips.
• Gluten-Free Blueberry Cheesecake: Lightly butter 4 small microwave-safe mugs. Microwave 8 ounces cream cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl until soft, about 30 seconds. Whisk in 1 large egg, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (make sure your brand is gluten-free), 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon each lemon juice and vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Pour 1/4 cup batter into each mug; stir 1 teaspoon dried blueberries into each. Microwave, one at a time, until puffed, about 2 minutes. (Continue microwaving in 15-second intervals, if needed.) Let cool slightly. Top with blueberry preserves.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and stir.
• Pour batter into mug and microwave for 1:30-2 minutes or until cooked through.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk dry cake mixes together. Store in an airtight container.
• To prepare, combine 3 tablespoons cake mix with 2 tablespoons water in microwave safe coffee mug or bowl. Stir fairly well.
• Cook on high for 1 minute.

Steps:

• To make a batch, whisk 1/2 cup each sugar and buttermilk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla in a large bowl until smooth. Whisk in 1⁄3 cup flour, 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, 1/8 teaspoon baking soda and a pinch of salt. Butter 4 small microwave-safe mugs and divide the batter among them. Microwave, one at a time, until a toothpick comes out clean, about 2 minutes. Make a slit in the center of each cake and pipe marshmallow cream into the slit. Top the cake with warmed chocolate frosting, then pipe white frosting squiggles on top.

Steps:

• Special equipment: a 12-ounce microwave-safe ceramic mug and a microwave oven
• 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.
• Microwave on high for 90 seconds. Do not overcook or the cake will be dry. Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes before eating.

Steps:

• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, milk, sugar, cocoa, oil, salt and vanilla until fully combined. Pour into a 12-ounce mug and top with the chocolate chips.
• Microwave on high power for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, depending on how gooey you like your cake. Carefully remove from the microwave and let cool slightly. Top with whipped cream and serve.

Steps:

• Find a large mug that is microwavable.
• Add the flour, cocoa powder and sugar to the mug and mix into a chocolatey paste.
• Add the egg and mix well.
• Add the milk and vegetable/sunflower oil and mix.
• Finially once it is smooth, add the chocolate.
• Put the mixture into the microwave for 4-5 minuets, making sure it doesn't overflow.
• Take the cake out of the microwave and add squirty cream then eat!

Steps:

• First add the flour, sugar and cocoa into the mugs or the bowl; mix well.
• Add the milk, butter/oil, chocolate chips and vanilla extract and stir well. Add the beaten egg.
• Sprinkle with some chocolate chips and cover with a microwave proof cling film.
• Microwave on medium-high for 1 minute and then for another 30 seconds. It should be cooked but moist and gooey in the middle.
• Allow to cool and eat greedily with some cream or ice cream.

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients, including a pinch of salt, together with a fork in a large mug.
• Put the mug in the microwave for 1 minute and 15 seconds.
• Test the texture of it by pushing the fork down into it. Leave it to cool down.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Spray a coffee cup or ramekin with vegetable cooking spray. In the cup combine the flour, Splenda, cocoa powder, baking powder, coffee crystals and salt until no lumps remain. Stir in the milk, olive oil, and vanilla until smooth.
• Bake in the microwave on high for 35 seconds. You may need to add 5 more seconds It should be moist on the bottom and will continue cooking as it sets.
• Serve with chocolate sauce...a sprinkle of powdered sugar...whipped cream or eat plain as a brownie.
• (Use hot or cold leftover coffee in place of the milk to lower the calories even more.).

Steps:

• Add 4 tbsp self-raising flour, 4 tbsp caster sugar and 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the largest mug you have (to stop it overflowing in the microwave) and mix.
• Add 1 medium egg and mix in as much as you can, but don't worry if there's still dry mix left.
• Add the 3 tbsp milk, 3 tbsp vegetable or sunflower oil and a few drops of vanilla essence and mix until smooth, before adding 2 tbsp chocolate chips, nuts, or raisins, if using, and mix again.
• Centre your mug in the middle of the microwave oven and cook on High for 1½ -2 mins, or until it has stopped rising and is firm to the touch.

Steps:

• Combine strawberries and sugar in small bowl; set aside. Spray insides of 2 microwave-safe mugs with cooking spray.
• Whisk together Reddi-wip, Egg Beaters and cake mix in medium bowl. Place half of the batter in each mug.
• Microwave each mug individually on HIGH 1 minute 15 seconds to 1 minute 30 seconds. Invert each cake onto a plate. Spoon half of the strawberries over each cake. Top with additional Reddi-wip and serve immediately.
• Cook's Tips: One fresh egg may be used in place of 1/4 cup Egg Beaters. Baking mix may be used in place of cake mix.

Steps:

• Mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a large microwave-safe mug; stir in milk, canola oil, water, and vanilla extract.
• Cook in microwave until cake is done in the middle, about 1 minute 45 seconds.