At Savorspot, we focus on everything that is economical, practical and quick desserts, we all know that making a dessert requires a lot of time, effort and energy that sometimes we don’t have. This is where we come in with recipes made using the microwave and your favorite mug, yes it’s magic!
Mug cakes do the job perfectly, they are lifesavers for those nights when you crave sugar without the commitment of a full recipe.
I’m excited to share a range of delicious desserts that are simple to make. These microwave mug desserts are perfect for when you need a quick, single-serving treat.
In one cup, you can make them in minutes:
Oreo Mug Cake
The Oreo Mug Cake is a quick solution for your dessert cravings. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a rich, chocolatey treat in minutes and wash it down with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
- 4 Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon of sugar (optional)
Instructions
- Crush Oreo cookies in a microwave-safe mug until they resemble fine crumbs.
- Add the milk and baking powder to the cup and mix until smooth.
- Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until cake is set
- Let cool for a minute before enjoying your delicious Oreo mug cake.
Red Velvet Mug Cake
Celebrate love, Treat yourself to a single-serving red velvet cake, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in a flash.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of flour
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons of milk
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder and baking powder.
- Add milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and red food coloring.
- Mix well until smooth.
- Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until cake is cooked through.
- Leave to cool slightly before enjoying your red velvet mug cake.
Cobblers Mug
A warm and comforting dessert, perfect for any fruit lover. Cup cobblers are easy to personalize with your favorite fruits.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup fruit (berries, peaches, apples)
- 2 tablespoons of flour
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon of melted butter
- 2 tablespoons of milk
Instructions
- Place the fruit in the bottom of a microwave-safe mug.
- In another bowl, mix the flour, sugar and baking powder.
- Add the melted butter and milk to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Pour the batter over the fruit in the mug
- Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until cobbler is set.
- Let cool for a minute before dipping into your cobbler mug.
Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake
Crispy and sweet, these cup chips make a delicious, single-serve dessert that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Lemon mug cake
Bright and zesty, this lemon mug cake is a refreshing dessert ready in the blink of an eye.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons of flour
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup of milk
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- The zest of half a lemon
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, combine flour, sugar and baking powder.
- Add the milk, vegetable oil, lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Blend until smooth.
- Microwave on high for 1 to 2 minutes or until cake is cooked through.
- Leave to cool for a minute before enjoying your lemon mug cake.
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