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Make a rich and decadent Oreo Mug Cake in the microwave with just 3 ingredients in 2 minutes! Perfect for a fast, simple treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Why you’ll love this cake
Generally, while simple, mug cakes contain many of the same ingredients as a regular cake. This Oreo mug cake takes simple and fast to a whole new level, though, by making crushed Oreos THE key ingredient … and it works!
- Just 3 ingredients: Oreos, milk, and baking powder (plus salt).
- Simple: The simplest mug cake ever, with just 4 fuss-free steps.
- Quick: It’s ready in literally 2 minutes.
- Adaptable: E.g., use dairy-free milk for an instantly delicious vegan treat.
- Satisfying: A perfect low-fuss treat to satisfy chocolate cravings.
- Single-serve: Perfect for last-minute cravings
Table of contents
Ingredients
- Oreo cookies: I used classic Oreos, but flavored varieties (like mint Oreos or golden Oreos) would work fine, too.
- Milk: I used whole milk, but feel free to use 2%. By using non-dairy milk (like soy milk, almond milk, or oat milk), you can turn this Oreo microwave cake vegan.
- Baking powder: This ensures the mug cake texture is fluffier and more cakey rather than dense and chewy. It’s technically optional but highly recommended.
- Salt: Just a pinch to balance and enhance the chocolatey Oreo flavor.
How to make an Oreo mug cake
Prepare the mug cake: First, crush the Oreos into a microwave-safe mug or small bowl. You can break them into chunks or into a more fine crumb. Either way, they’ll become mushy when the milk is added.
Then, add the milk to the Oreo crumbs and mix it into a paste with a fork. Stir in the salt and baking powder until a homogeneous batter is formed.
Cook the mug cake: Microwave the batter for 90 seconds on HIGH until it’s just set, then leave it to rest for 1 minute. Adjust the timings + or – 10 seconds if needed, depending on your microwave’s wattage/power. Also, be cautious when handling the mug, as it will be hot!
Enjoy the dessert, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and/or whipped cream!
More mug cake recipes
If you try this easy Oreo mug cake recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
Oreo Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 6 Oreo cookies any flavor
- 1/4 cup milk dairy or non-dairy
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp salt or adjust to taste
Instructions
- Crush the Oreos into a microwave-safe mug or small bowl.You can break them into chunks or into more fine crumbs. Either way, they'll become mushy when the milk is added.
- Add the milk to the Oreo crumbs and mix it into a paste with a fork.
- Stir in the salt and baking powder until a homogeneous batter is formed.
- Microwave for 90 seconds on HIGH until it's just set, then leave to rest for 1 minute. Adjust the timings + or – 10 seconds depending on your microwave wattage/power. Also, be cautious when handling the mug, as it will be hot!Enjoy, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and/or some whipped cream!
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
