Mug cake made 3 different ways; all you need to know & recipes

Mug cakes are very popular as they are easy to make and are single-serving. A mug cake can be a fantastic choice for your satiate your bedtime sugar cravings. Here are the three best recipes for mug cakes.

How to make mug cakes: 

CHOCOLATE MUG CAKE RECIPE:

       INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
•  ¾ cup whole milk
•  ¾ cup vegetable oil
•  Whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or chocolate chips can be used as toppings.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Combine all ingredients and mix until mixed together — do not overmix.
• Divide between four mugs.
• Microwave for 2.5-3 minutes until the cake rises above the mug. 
• Cool for 2 minutes and garnish with the required toppings.

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VANILLA MUG CAKE RECIPE

Follow the recipe for chocolate mug cake, replacing cocoa seeds with half a vanilla bean (or 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract). Cut the bean halfway lengthwise, then use a tiny sharp knife to scrape out the seeds. Garnish with lemon peel twirls.

 INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
•  ¾ cup whole milk
•  ¾ cup vegetable oil
•  Vanilla extract or beans
•  Whipped cream, chocolate sauce, or chocolate chips can be used as toppings.
•  Lemon peel twirls can be used as a garnish.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Cut the vanilla bean halfway lengthwise, then use a tiny sharp knife to scrape out the seeds.
• Combine all ingredients and mix until mixed together — do not overmix.
• Divide between four mugs.
• Microwave for 2.5-3 minutes until the cake rises above the mug. 
• Cool for 2 minutes and garnish with the required toppings.

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RED VELVET MUG CAKE

Follow the chocolate mug cake recipe, adding 1 tablespoon of red food coloring. Top with cream cheese frosting and fresh strawberry slices to complete. 

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• ½ cup cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
•  ¾ cup whole milk
•  ¾ cup vegetable oil
• Red food color
• Cream cheese frosting
• Strawberry
• Vanilla extract
• Whipped cream or chocolate sauce can be used as toppings.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Combine all ingredients and mix until mixed together — do not overmix.
• Divide between four mugs.
• Microwave for 2.5-3 minutes until the cake rises above the mug. 
• Cool for 2 minutes and garnish with the required toppings.

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