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    Oreo Mug Cake

    Published: Feb 23, 2023 by Kathleen Hansen · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This Oreo Mug Cake uses only a few simple ingredients including crushed up Oreo cookies. A single serving dessert that is ready in less than 5 minutes.

    oreo mug cake dusted with powdered sugar

    A 2-ingredient Oreo Mug Cake went viral recently on TikTok using just Oreos and milk. I find that adding just a few more ingredients (flour, sugar, and cocoa powder) is worth it! It gives the mug cake a better texture and flavor.

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    • Why I Love It
    • Ingredients and Equipment
    • Step by step instructions
    • Leftovers and Storage
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    Why I Love It

    • Ready in Minutes - It takes only minutes to mix up and cook in the microwave.
    • Single Serving Dessert - Some other favorites are this Sugar Cookie Mug, Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug, 3-Ingredient Nutella Mug Cake, and Red Velvet Mug Cake.
    • Oreo Flavor - Such a fun use for crushed up Oreos. Pair this mug cake with a cold glass of milk!
    oreo mug cake with Oreo cookies next to it

    Ingredients and Equipment

    • Oreos - I used original Oreos, not double stuffed.
    • Milk - You can use whole milk, low fat milk, or nonfat milk.
    • White Granulated Sugar
    • All-Purpose Flour
    • Pinch of Salt - The tiniest pinch of salt helps balance the sweetness.
    • Baking Powder - A small amount helps the mug cake rise.
    • Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - Instead of only relying on the Oreos to add chocolate flavor, I find adding a small amount of cocoa powder gives a better chocolate depth of flavor.
    • Microwave Safe Mug
    oreos, milk, sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder in small bowls

    Step by step instructions

    This recipe for an Oreo mug cake takes only minutes to mix up and cook in the microwave.

    1. Crush Oreos - Crush up the oreos into a fine crumb (I like to place in a bag and crush up or you can mash up with a fork in the mug). A few clumps from the filling are okay.
    2. Mix Dry Ingredients - Add the Oreo crumbs and other dry ingredients to a mug and mix together.
    3. Add Milk - Add the milk and stir to make a cake batter.
    4. 'Bake' in the Microwave - Top the batter with a whole Oreo cookie and cook in the microwave until just set. Enjoy!
    dry ingredients mixed in mug with Oreo crumbs
    Oreo cake batter in mug
    Oreo cookie on top of batter in mug
    Oreo mug cake after being microwaved

    Leftovers and Storage

    Mug cakes are always best enjoyed right after cooking, but if you can't eat the whole thing then you can store the rest, covered in plastic wrap, at room temperature for a couple of days.

    Recipe Tips

    • Don't Over Cook - To make sure your mug cookie moist, you don't want to over cook. I recommend checking it earlier in the cook time, because you can always microwave longer.
    • Any Microwave Safe Dish Can Be Used - This recipe doesn't have to be made in a mug. You could use another dish like a ramekin or even small bowl - just keep in mind that using a different size may impact the microwave cook time.
    close up of spoon digging into Oreo mug cake

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How long do you microwave an Oreo mug cake?

    An Oreo mug cake cooks in the microwave in just 1-1.5 minutes. Microwave the mug cake until it is just set - be careful. not to overcook or it will become dry.

    Are mug cakes supposed to be gooey?

    Mug cakes should still be moist and tender with a slightly sticky consistency. You can gently touch the top to test if the cake is just set. You don't want to overcook them where they become dry.

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    Oreo Mug Cake

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    ★★★★★

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    This Oreo Mug Cake uses only a few simple ingredients including crushed up Oreo cookies. A single serving dessert that is ready in less than 5 minutes.

    • Author: Kathleen Hansen
    • Prep Time: 4 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 minute
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: 1 mug cake
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Microwave
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

    • 5 Original Oreos, Divided
    • 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • Small pinch of kosher salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
    • ¼ cup Milk, whole, low fat, or nonfat

    Instructions

    1. Crush Oreos - Crush up 4 of the Oreos into a fine crumb (reserving 1 to place on top). I like to place them in a bag and crush up with a rolling pin or you can break up with a fork in the mug. A few clumps from the filling are okay.
    2. Mix Dry Ingredients - Add the Oreo crumbs and other dry ingredients to a microwave-safe mug and mix together.
    3. Add Milk - Add the milk and stir to make a cake batter.
    4. 'Bake' in the Microwave - Top the batter with a whole Oreo cookie and cook in the microwave for about 1 minute until just set. You can gently touch the top of the cake to test. Better to under bake and then cook in 5 second intervals until done.
    5. Enjoy!

    Notes

    Any Microwave Safe Dish Can Be Used - You could use another dish like a ramekin or even small bowl - just keep in mind that using a different size may impact the microwave cook time.

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 mug cake
    • Calories: 375
    • Sugar: 38.8 g
    • Sodium: 371.6 mg
    • Fat: 11.5 g
    • Trans Fat:
    • Carbohydrates: 64.7 g
    • Fiber: 1 g
    • Protein: 5.3 g
    • Cholesterol: 1.2 mg

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      February 23, 2023 at 7:56 pm

      I love mug cakes! Love how moist this one is.

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