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    Home » Recipes » All Recipes

    Easy Mug Cake Recipes

    Published: Jan 2, 2021 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    All you need is a microwave and a mug to make a delicious single serving dessert! Check out some of my favorite easy mug cake recipes below.

    Easy mug cake recipes

    What is a Mug Cake ?

    A mug cake is a cake (or cookie, or crisp, etc.) made in a coffee mug that is cooked in the microwave. It takes just minutes start to finish to make. Easy to make, single serving, and fast!

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    Mug Cake FAQs

    What size of mug should I use?

    Any standard size (8 ounces or larger) coffee mug works! The cake will puff up slightly and rise as it bakes.

    The most important piece is to use a mug that is microwave safe!

    Do I need to grease my mug?

    Because you eat the cake right out of the mug, you do not need to grease. Although, if you want easier clean up you could spray with cooking spray before mixing up and cooking.

    I do not grease and instead just soak the mug in some warm soapy water for a few minutes before cleaning to remove any cooked on bits.

    Easy Mug Cake Recipes

    Gingerbread Mug Cake

    gingerbread mug cake made in the microwave

    Hot Cocoa Mug Cake

    Chocolate Hot Cocoa Mug Cake with mini marshmallows

    Chocolate Chip Cookie Mug

    Mug chocolate chip cookie made in the microwave

    Sugar Cookie Mug

    sugar cookie in a mug with sprinkles

    Molten Chocolate Mug Cake

    Molten chocolate microwave mug cake with raspberries

    Mug Coffee Cake

    Mug Coffee Cake made in the microwave with cinnamon sugar topping

    Mug Apple Crisp

    Microwave apple crisp made in a mug

    Mug Rice Krispie Treat

    microwave Rice Krispie mug treat

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