Oreo Mug Chocolate Cake (Printable Version)

Soft, chocolaty mug cake using Oreo cookies and simple ingredients, ready in minutes for a quick indulgence.

# Ingredient List:

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01 - 4 Oreo cookies
02 - 3 tablespoons whole milk
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1 small egg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Place the Oreo cookies in a microwave-safe mug and crush thoroughly with a fork until finely crumbled.
02 - Add the milk and stir until the cookies absorb the liquid, forming a thick paste.
03 - Incorporate the flour, sugar if using, and baking powder, mixing well until fully integrated.
04 - Whisk in the egg and vanilla extract if using, blending until the batter is smooth and uniform.
05 - Microwave the mug on high for 90 seconds. Check that the cake is set but still moist; if undercooked, microwave for an additional 10 to 20 seconds as needed.
06 - Let the cake rest for 1 to 2 minutes before enjoying directly from the mug.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's genuinely indulgent without the guilt of a full cake, and tastes nothing like a compromise.
  • Bakes in the mug you eat from, so there's barely a dish to wash.
  • Perfect for those late-night cravings or when you need to impress someone with zero effort.
02 -
  • The microwave timing is everything—that 1:30 mark is where magic happens, but every microwave is different, so pay attention the first time.
  • Don't skip the resting period or you'll burn your mouth, and it won't have that perfect soft-set texture that makes it special.
  • Using a mug that's microwave-safe and has room to spare prevents the batter from exploding everywhere and makes eating directly from it actually work.
03 -
  • If you're making this regularly, keep a small container of pre-measured dry ingredients mixed together so you're literally two steps away from cake.
  • Experiment with the microwave power level—medium power for 2:30 minutes sometimes yields a more tender crumb than full blast, depending on your machine.
  • Room temperature eggs mix in more smoothly and help the batter come together faster, so pull one out a few minutes before if you're planning ahead.
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