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Craving something sweet but don’t want to bake an entire cake? This Oreo Mug Cake is the perfect single serving dessert. Made with just a few simple ingredients, it’s ready in minutes and delivers rich chocolate flavor with a soft, cake-like texture.
“This Oreo Mug Cake proves you don’t need a long list of ingredients to make something delicious.”
-Becky
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Oreo Mug Cake is one of my favorite desserts when I need something quick and easy. It’s easy to customize with your favorite Oreo flavors, ready in just a few minutes, made with just a few ingredients, and no oven is required!
What Does Oreo Mug Cake Taste Like?
This mug cake tastes like a warm chocolate cake with plenty of Oreo flavor. The center stays soft and tender while the top becomes light and cake-like. It’s delicious on its own, but even better topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or extra crushed Oreos.
Looking for more easy desserts like this one? Be sure to try this simple Peach Dump Cake, simple Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries, 2 Ingredient Lemon Bars, or these no bake Hamburger Cookies and Lego Brownies.
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Ingredients You Will Need
- Oreo cookies: Oreo cookies provide the chocolate base for this mug cake.
- milk: Whole milk, 2% or 1%. ( I have made this recipe with as low as 1% milk, and it works just fine.)
- teaspoon baking powder: Baking powder is the necessary ingredient to make the cake fluffy while it cooks.
For a full list of ingredients and measurements, see the recipe card below.
Variations
- Use Golden Oreos: Swap regular Oreos for Golden Oreos for a vanilla flavored version.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Mix a tablespoon of chocolate chips into the batter before microwaving.
- Top with Ice Cream: Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
- Try Peanut Butter: Add a spoonful of peanut butter to the center before cooking.
- Make It Minty: Use Mint Oreos for a refreshing twist.
- Add Toppings: Although this cake is delicious by itself, but you can top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Top with a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, chocolate or caramel sauce, or even crush a few cookies and top with Oreo crumbs.
How to Make Oreo Mug Cake in the Microwave
- Crumble the cookies into a microwave-safe mug. It’s not necessary for them to be broken down to fine crumbs. Pour the milk over the cookies in the coffee mug, and use a fork to stir milk and cookies together, until the Oreos have dissolved into the milk.
- Add the baking powder to the mug, and stir into the mixture. Place the mug in the microwave, and microwave on high for 1- 1 1/2 minutes. Add 15 seconds to the cooking time if necessary.
Tips
- Make it thicker: For a thicker cake, add 1 tablespoon of all purpose flour and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar before microwaving.
- Cooking time: I tested this recipe several times and found that microwave time makes a big difference. In my microwave, 60 to 75 seconds produced the best texture. Any longer and the cake became slightly rubbery.
- Crush the cookies: I also found that crushing the Oreos into very fine crumbs helped create a smoother batter and a more even cake.
FAQ’S
Overcooking is the most common reason. Try reducing the microwave time by 10 to 15 seconds.
The Oreos are the base ingredient, so the recipe doesn’t require flour.
Be sure to use a microwave safe mug. Use a microwave-safe mug that can hold 8 to 12 ounces. Use a small bowl if you don’t have a mug that will work.
The microwave is the easiest and quickest way to make mug cakes. If you don’t have one, you can bake a mug cake in your oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and then bake for 8-12 minutes, or until the cake sets.
Because they are a single serving dessert, Oreo mug cakes are meant to be eaten immediately. However, if you do need to save some of the cake, just cover it and store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
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Oreo Mug Cake
Equipment
- Coffee Mug
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 5 Oreo Cookies
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Crumble the cookies into a microwave-safe mug. They don't have to be broken down to fine crumbs, but you can crush them in a Ziploc bag first if you prefer.
- Pour the milk over the cookies in the coffee mug, and use a fork to stir milk and cookies together, until the Oreos have dissolved into the milk.
- Add the baking powder to the mug, and stir into the mixture.
- Place the mug in the microwave, and microwave on high for 1- 1 1/2 minutes. If the cake isn't done, add 15 seconds to the cooking time.
- Let the cake cool slightly before eating.
This is the bomb, can’t believe I can do this with an Oreo (just took the cookie to a new level).