25 Best Mug Cake Recipes You'll Want to Try ASAP
Dessert in five minutes? Yes, please!
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The microwave is a glorious invention for many reasons—but did you know you can use it to make cake, too? That's right, you can whip up an individual mug cake in just minutes. It's way faster than baking and decorating a cake, and you probably already have everything you need in your pantry! If you haven't tried a mug cake recipe yet, then you're in the right place—Ree Drummond is a huge fan. This fun dessert really took off in 2020 when everyone was stuck at home, and it's not going anywhere anytime soon. These best mug cake recipes are perfect for when you're overcome with such a craving for cake that you might just pass out if you don't eat one immediately. We know the feeling well! (By the way, if you're not sure how to clean your microwave, now's a good time to start. You're going to be using it more and more with these easy mug cakes!)
The best thing about mug cakes is that they come in virtually every kind of cake flavor you could ever want. Imagine the sheet cakes and chocolate desserts you know and love, but in a personal-size serving that you can make in minutes! Check out some of these delicious mug cake recipes and you'll find banana, confetti, red velvet, chocolate chip and more—all the most delicious bases are covered. If you’ve never made one of these microwavable beauties, get ready, because your life is about to change for the better!
Butterscotch-Pecan Mug Cake
This ooey-gooey mug cake will satisfy any pecan pie lovers in your life, thanks to the sweet butterscotch topping and crunchy pecans.
Mocha Mug Cakes
Coffee + chocolate in a mug cake is a total match made in heaven!
Red Velvet Mug Cake
Need some red velvet cake in your life ASAP? Make Ree's easy mug cake version—complete with the classic cream cheese frosting.
Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
If you love the classic snickerdoodle cookie, then you're going to flip for this cinnamon-sugar mug cake. The best part? It cooks in just one minute!
Get the recipe at Five Heart Home.
Celebration Mug Cake
Sprinkles really do make everything better, don't they? This vanilla cake is bursting with pretty colors and is the best way to say "happy birthday to me!" any day of the year.
Get the recipe at Bigger Bolder Baking.
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
This cake is for peanut butter lovers! It's the perfect cozy treat for a chilly day.
Get the recipe at Oh, Sweet Basil.
Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake
Mug cakes aren't just for dessert—try making this cinnamon roll version for breakfast! It's perfect for when you just have a guest or two over and don't want to bake up a whole batch of cinnamon rolls.
Get the recipe at Kim's Cravings.
Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
This is for those days when you need a warm chocolate chip cookie pronto.
Get the recipe at Kirbie's Cravings.
Banana Mug Cake
This proves that you can really make any type of cake in a mug! This banana cake is covered in a gooey brown sugar glaze—have it for breakfast or dessert.
Get the recipe at Tornadough Alli.
Vegan Pumpkin Mug Cakes
Whether you're vegan or not, this mug cake is a winner! Bonus: The pumpkin pie spice in the batter will make your kitchen smell amazing.
Get the recipe at Jessica in the Kitchen.
Honey Mug Cakes
This sweet, sticky honey cake is the perfect way to end a long day. You'll want to put the honey-sweetened buttercream on everything!
Get the recipe at Sweet 2 Eat Baking.
S'mores Mug Cake
The gooey marshmallows and crunchy graham crackers in this chocolatey mug cake are true perfection. Plan on whipping up extras—we guarantee you're going to want another!
Get the recipe at Little Dairy on the Prairie.
Red Velvet Mug Cakes for Two
This caramel and pecan topped red velvet mug cake will satisfy any sweet cravings you have. The recipe makes enough for two, but we won't tell anyone if you keep them both for yourself.
Get the recipe at Creme de la Crumb.
Cookies and Cream Mug Cakes
The mug cake we've all been waiting for: cookies and cream! White chocolate chips make this cake extra gooey, and the crumbled cookies add yummy bits of chocolate. For double the fun, try a scoop of cookies and cream ice cream on top!
Get the recipe at Kirbie's Cravings.
Carrot Cake Mug Cakes
Here's another mug cake that we fully advocate for breakfast and dessert. Plus carrots are vegetables, so it's healthy, right?
Get the recipe at I Wash You Dry.
Pumpkin Mug Cake
This classic pumpkin cake just screams fall. It's topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a little extra spice.
Get the recipe at The Novice Chef.
Apple Pie Mug Cake
Apple pie isn't just for Thanksgiving anymore! Whip up this sweet mug cake any time of the year.
Get the recipe at Kleinworth & Co.
Chocolate–Peanut Butter Mug Cake
There's no better surprise in the center of your chocolate mug cake than a patch of ooey-gooey peanut butter! You'll want to dive into this one daily.
Get the recipe at Budget Bytes.
Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug
You're only one minute away from warm chocolate chip cookies with this recipe!
Get the recipe at The Comfort of Cooking.
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