Baking for the first time?No issue because these recipes are so easy that you can make these just at a snap of a finger. TheseMug Cakes take the same time as our much loved Maggie noodle. Who thought that baking could be so easy?
We have picked top 20 Recipes you can try when you crave freshly baked, delicious mini wonders. Let’s see what’s in store.
1. Moist Chocolate Mugcake
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. cocoa powder
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- hazelnut chocolate spread
- 1 tbspmilk
Directions
- Sift the sugar, flour, cocoa powder, salt and baking powder together.
- Pour in vegetable oil and milk till there are no clumps left.
- Put the mixture in a microwave-safe mug. Keep enough head space for the cake to rise.
- In the middle of the batter drop about 1tbsp of hazelnut chocolate spread mixed with 1 tbsp milk
- Throw it into the Microwave on high heat for 1 minute.
- It would be hot, carefully remove from microwave. Enjoy this moist heavenly bliss!
2. Snicker-Doodle Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 2 tsp butter
- 1/4 cup + 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp sugar +1 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
Directions
- Take a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, cinnamon and baking powder until perfectly combined. To this mixture add butter, milk, and vanilla; mix till the batter is smooth.
- Into a larger mug, scoop the batter, alternating the layers, (one spoon of batter and another of cinnamon sugar)
- Microwave for about 1 to 1 ½ minutes on high heat.
- Remove from the oven.Let it cool and enjoy the taste.
3. Pumpkin Cake
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp white cake mix
- 1 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 1 tbsp water
- ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
Directions
- In a microwave-safe mug pour in white cake mix, pumpkin pie spice, pumpkin puree, and water
- Mix with a spoon until smooth.
- Microwave the cake on high heat for 60 seconds. Allow cooling.
4. Brownie In A Cup
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp of butter
- 2 tbsp of sugar
- 1 tbsp of light brown sugar
- ¼ tsp of vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1 egg yolk, ( egg white not required)
- 4 tbsp of flour
- 1 tbsp of unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp chocolate chunks
Directions
- Melt butter in microwave safe mug. Add sugars, vanilla, salt and egg yolk. Mix till combined.
- Add cocoa powder and flour light brown sugar. Stir to form a smooth batter.
- Finally, add chocolate chunks.
- Cook for 45-50 sec. It’sPure Love!
5. Oatmeal Cookie Dough Mug
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp quick oats
- 1 1/2 Tbsp coconut flour
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1 Tbsp coconut palm sugar
- 45 ml vanilla almond milk, unsweetened
- 1 large egg white
- 1 Tbsp raisins or chocolate chips
Directions
- Add oats, coconut flour, and baking powder in a bowl. Mix well.
- Add sugar and milk, egg white stirring until no clumps. (Beat the egg white before adding to the batter). Put the raisins or chocolate chips.
- Microwave the mug for 1 ½ to 2 minutes on high or till it’s done.
6. Molten Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- ¼ cup flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp whole milk
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 28 grams semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 1 tbsp water
- Pinch of salt
Directions
- Put flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a mug.
- Add in butter, egg, sugar, vanilla, and milk. Beat till the batter becomes smooth.
- To have that molten chocolate center, place the chocolate in the center of the batter. As it will bake it will sink in.
- Sprinkle 1 tsp of water over batter.
- Microwave the cake on high heat for 1 to 2 minutes. (Do not over bake)
7. Salted Caramel Cupcake
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp plain flour
- 3 tbsp butter,
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp salted caramel
- ½ tsp sea salt
Directions:
- In a mug combine softened butter, egg, sugar, and milk and fold lightly with a fork.
- Pour in flour, baking powder, and salt, whisk until mixed through.
- Add the salted caramel on top of the batter.
- Place mug in the microwave for 1 or 1 ½ minute on medium heat.
- Add the second tablespoon of salted caramel on top of the cake.
- EnjoyThe molten Caramel delight.
8.Lemon Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1⁄4 tsp baking powder
- 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest, grated
- 1⁄3 cup icing sugar
- 1 ½ lemon juice
Directions:
- In the mug, beat egg, sugar, oil, lemon zest and lemon juice. Fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Microwave for 1 ½ to 2 minutes on medium heat, check with a toothpick. Allow it to cool.
- Icing: In a bowl pour lemon juice and powdered sugar, whisk until smooth. Drizzle over cake.
9.Honey Mug Cake
Ingredient:
- 4 tbsp self-rising flour,
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 medium egg
- pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- Honey, optional
- 4 tbsp icing sugar
Directions:
- Add butter, honey, egg, light brown sugar and vanilla to a mug, beat until you make a smooth paste.
- In this add the flour, sugar, and salt and beat again.
- Cook in the microwave for around 1 to 1 ½ minute.Allow cooling.
- For icing, whisk butter, honey and icing sugar, beat with the fork until fluffy.
- With a piping bag swirl the icing onto the top of the cooled cake. Take pleasure of this creamy treat!
10. Doughnut Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 Egg (yolk only)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp Butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon sugar
Directions:
- Place butter, flour, Egg, sugar, milk into large coffee mug; mix well with fork. Fold in the baking powder and ground nutmeg.
- Microwave for a very short time on medium heat. Let it Cool. Finish with melted butter and cinnamon sugar.
11.
Doughnut Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- Cooking Spray
- 2 tbsp Peanut Butter
- Whipped Topping (about 2 cups)
- 1/4 cup Egg Beaters
- 1/2 cup chocolate fudge brownie mix
Directions:
- Spray 2 large mugs with cooking spray.
- Whisk together whip, brownie mix, and Egg Beaters. In each cup first, add in the peanut butter and then the batter.
- Bake each Mug individually for 1 minute to 1 ½ on high, until set. Let it cool at room temperature. Decorate with a whip!
12. Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients
- ¼ cup almond flour or
- 2 tbsp raw cocoa powder
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp ghee
- 2 tbsp maple syrup, adjust to taste
- Chocolate chips, vanilla, cardamom, cinnamon, etc. (Optional)
Directions:
- Add egg and ghee in the Mug and beat until it’s well combined.
- To this add the flour, raw cocoa powder, maple syrup and mix until well combined.
- Bake for 1to 1 ½ minutes, or until the cake is done.
13. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin
Ingredients
- ¼ cup oat flour
- 1 large egg white
- ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp sub brown sugar
- ½ tsp. baking powder
- 2 tbsp cashew milk
- 2 tbsp. dark chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp. plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ tsp. vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1-2 tsp sweetener
Directions:
- Take a bowl and combine Pumpkin pie spice, oat flour, salt, and baking powder. Stir until combined.
- Add in brown sugar, Pumpkin puree, egg white, and milk. Fold in chocolate chips. (Save some for the garnish)
- Pour the batter into the mug; microwave on high for 2½ to 3 minutes, or until it’s done.
- Top with Greek yogurt and remaining chocolate chips. Relish the sweet delight.
14.Rainbow Sprinkles Mug Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. beaten egg
- 2 tbsp. oil
- 4 tbsp. self-rising flour
- 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 tbsp. sugar
- 3 tbsp. milk
- 2 tbsp. rainbow sprinkles
Directions:
- In a bowl add flour and sugar until well combined.
- Whisk in the oil, egg, milk, and vanilla, mix it all together. The shift in the cup, pour in the sprinkles, stir well.
- Microwave on high for 1 min.
15.Blueberry Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 tbsp flour
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1/4 Tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ Tsp Baking Powder
- pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp fresh blueberries
- 1/2 Tsp raw sugar
Directions:
- Add the butter egg, milk and vanilla to the mug and beat until well combined.
- To this mixture add flour, Baking Powder, sugar, salt and cinnamon and whisk until it forms a smooth batter. Add in the blueberries and then decorate with the blueberries.
- Cook in the microwave on medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with raw sugar and enjoy warm.
16. Butterfinger Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 BUTTERFINGER Candy Bar, Finely Chopped
- 1/2 Cup Cake Mix
- 1/3 Cup Water
- 1 Tsp Oil
- Whipped Topping
Directions:
- Combine cake mix, water, oil and 1 tsp chopped Butterfinger into the mug.
- Microwave for 1 minute on high heat.
- Finish with Whipped Topping and left Butterfinger. Enjoy the lush some cake.
17. Chocolate Peppermint Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp all purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 4 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp buttermilk
- 2 tbsp hot coffee
- 1 crushed peppermint candy cane
- 1/4 tsp mint extract
- A dollop of marshmallow fluff or frosting.
Directions:
- Add flour, sugar, cocoa powder, egg, baking powder, oil, salt, hot coffee, buttermilk, mint extract in the mug and mix together, except the crushed candy cane. Mix until combined.
- Mix crushed candy cane (half) and mix well.
- Microwave for about 2 to 2½ minutes on high heat. Decorate with marshmallow fluff or frosting and sprinkle with the left crushed candy cane.
18. Apple-Sauce Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp flour
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tbsp tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp applesauce
- 1/2 tbsp milk
- 1/8 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 tsp milk
Directions:
- In a mug, mix flour, brown sugar, baking powder, ground cinnamon together very well. Add applesauce, oil, milk, and vanilla and stir until smooth.
- Microwave for a quick 50 sec on high heat.
- Prepare icing by whisking cream cheese, sugar and milk with fork until smooth. Drop the icing on the cake. Treat your taste bud with this heavenly cake.
19. Red Velvet Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 3 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 5 drops red food coloring,
- icing sugar for dusting
- pinch of salt
Directions
- Take a mug, whisk together the milk and vinegar.
- Take a small bowl, combine together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Blend in the milk mixture and add red food coloring and oil. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- Bake for 1 minute or 1 ½ minutes on high heat. Finish by dusting with powdered sugar.
20. Lemon And Poppy Seed Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup oat flour
- 1 tbsp applesauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2-1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp poppy seeds
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Dash of turmeric (optional)
Frosting
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 cup chopped pineapple
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
Directions
For the mug cake:
- Mix all the ingredients together in the mug. Make sure the batter only fills.
- Bake in the Microwave for 1to 1 ½ minutes. Let it cool.
For the frosting:
- Blend in chopped pineapple, lemon juice, lemon zest and cornstarch till smooth.
- Pour into a bowl and microwave for 2 minutes.Stir till it gets a thick glaze-like consistency.
- Top your MugCake with the frosting and enjoy!
Which one are you going to try?