This Oreo Mug Cake is an easy microwave dessert recipe for one that will have you hooked after the first bite! Rich, fudgy, and loaded with classic Oreo flavor, this is truly a single serving cake in a mug with all the classic texture we love in traditional cakes.
Why I Love this Oreo Mug Cake
First and foremost, this is an actual cake. It has exactly the texture of a traditional cake, it's just made in a mug. I cannot say that about many of the mug cakes I've had in the past.
This is an easy recipe, too, which I love. I'm a fan of home-cooked dishes, but I'm not a fan of the time that most of them take. This one is ready in a flash.
One of my favorite things about this mug cake is that it's a single serving. I can literally whip this up whenever I feel like it, and there are no leftovers.
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Oreo Mug Cake
I've always been skeptical of mug cakes and Instant Pot cakes. Call me old-fashioned, but I've always thought a cake should be made in the oven. I decided to give this recipe a try because I love Oreos, and I was immediately in love. It's literally a cake in a mug!
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Ingredients for This Oreo Mug Cake
This cake in a mug only takes a few simple ingredients, and you might just have them all in your kitchen right now. In fact, if you like Oreos, you probably do!
All the ingredients are listed here, but you can find the exact amounts in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Oreo cookies
- Milk
- Granulated sugar
- All-purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Baking powder
How to Make This Oreo Mug Cake
This cake is a dream to make. You just mix everything in your mug and cook it. That's all there is to it. It couldn't be easier.
The recipe overview I have here will show you just how easy this recipe is, but be sure to check out the recipe card for the exact instructions.
1: Crush all but one Oreo into small pieces in a baggie.
2: Mix the crushed Oreos, sugar, and milk in a mug.
3: Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
4: Fully submerge the remaining Oreo in the batter.
5: Microwave on high until baked through and let the cake stand for a few minutes to cool. Enjoy!
Substitutions and Variations
- Add a dash of instant coffee for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Try using Dutch cocoa for a smoother chocolate flavor.
- Omit the cocoa, add a bit of vanilla, and use Blond Oreos for a tasty twist.
Tips for Making the Best Oreo Mug Cake
- Spoon your flour loosely into the measuring cup and level it off with a knife. This ensures proper measuring.
- Use fresh baking powder so the cake rises.
- A rolling pin is the easiest way to crush your Oreos.
- Be sure to scrape down the sides and bottom of your mug when mixing to ensure everything is thoroughly mixed.
- Mix your ingredients until just combined for the best cake texture.
- Be sure you submerge your Oreo cookie completely in the batter for the full effect.
- Let the mug cake cool for a few minutes after microwaving it. This allows it to finish cooking and keeps it from burning your mouth!
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mug
- Baggie
- Rolling pin
Oreo Mug Cake FAQ
A mug cake is a single-serve variation of cake that uses cake ingredients mixed in a mug and then microwaved.
If you overmix your batter, you'll create extra gluten in the cake batter. When microwaved, this gluten will cause the cake to become rubbery.
Try adding just a touch of water to the top of the batter. It evaporates in the microwave, keeping the cake moist and tender without making the batter watery or the cake thin.
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To print the recipe for this Oreo Mug Cake, click the printable recipe card below!
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Oreo Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 5 Oreo cookies
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Place 4 cookies into a resealable sandwich bag and seal shut. Crush into small pieces. Place crushed cookies into the bottom of a 12 oz or larger microwave safe coffee mug. Add milk and sugar and mix well. Stir in flour, cocoa powder and baking powder until evenly mixed, making sure the batter on the bottom of the mug is mixed well.
- Dredge remaining oreo into the batter in the mug, making sure to cover it completely.
- Microwave on high for 1 minutes. Remove from microwave and let stand for a few minutes to cool. Serve warm.
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