What kind of mug should I use for a mug cake?

The first thing you need to ensure is that the mug you are choosing is microwave safe ! After that, you just need to make sure that the mug is large enough so that the batter will not overflow in the microwave. All of the mug cake recipes on my site will work with a mug that is at least 12 ounces . The finished mug cake will not come right up to the rim with a mug this size, but you need this extra wiggle room because the cake will rise quite high while it's cooking and then sink down a bit.

How do I know when the mug cake is done?

After the initial cook time of 90 seconds, check the top of the mug cake. It should be springy to the touch, with no areas of wet batter. You can also try peeking down the sides of the cake to check for any pockets of wet batter there. If the cake needs it, microwave for an additional 10 seconds, then check again. Don't be concerned if you need to adjust the cooking time from what is in the recipe since all microwave ovens vary!

How do I serve my Oreo mug cake?

I definitely recommend at a minimum to top the cake with an extra crumbled Oreo, because why not! If you really want to go all out, then add a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla (or cookies and cream!) ice cream.

Oreo Mug Cake

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A fluffy mug cake with tons of delicious Oreo flavor! Crumbled Oreos are mixed into the batter, and a whole Oreo is placed right in the center of the batter for a fun Oreo surprise.

Author: Kate
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Yield: 1 mug cake 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: microwave
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
pinch salt
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Oreos, divided (plus more for garnish, optional)

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Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and pinch salt. Set aside.

2. Place the butter into a large microwave-safe mug (see notes). Place a folded paper towel on top of the mug to catch any potential spatter. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to melt the butter. If the butter is not fully melted, microwave for an additional 10 seconds.

3. Carefully pour the melted butter into the bowl with the dry ingredients, along with the milk and vanilla. Whisk together until no lumps remain, but do not overmix.

4. Crumble up 2 of the Oreos with your fingers and add them to the batter. Mix just to combine.

5. Spoon about half of the batter into the mug, then place the remaining whole Oreo on top of the batter. Spoon the remaining batter on top.

6. Microwave the mug cake on high for 90 seconds. Check the cake; if there is still wet batter on top, microwave again in 10 second increments until the cake is cooked through. Top with additional crumbled Oreos (optional) and enjoy!

Notes

If the baking powder is pebbly out of the canister, break it apart with your fingers or a fork before adding to the other dry ingredients. These little pebbles are hard to mix in fully, and getting a little piece of baking powder in the finished cake will taste quite bitter!

Be sure to use a mug that is at least 12 ounces to make sure the batter doesn’t overflow while it cooks. For extra insurance, you can place the mug onto a microwave-safe plate to catch any potential drips. And of course, please make sure that the mug is microwave-safe!

When crumbling the Oreos to add to the cake batter, you can either crumble them quite fine for a more even texture, or leave the pieces larger for bigger chunks of Oreo flavor in each bite!

Find it online: https://nibbleanddine.com/oreo-mug-cake/