Mug cake recipe picks: These recipes offer super quick and easy ways to make just-for-you servings of warm, yummy cake
Is it just me, or is mug cake all the rage? Everywhere I go, mug cakes appear on the dessert menu. (Of course, I always have to check the dessert menu first.) Plus, online, I keep seeing the delicious-looking photos of different varieties of mug cakes and mug cake recipe ideas.
Mug cake is a perfect option for someone looking for a quick, single-size serving of delicious cake. Sure, there are plenty of varieties that you can purchase in the store, but you can also make your own cake with ingredients that are already in your home.
Read on for three super easy mug cake recipe choices. These are tried and true by yours truly. One only requires two ingredients!
Easiest Mug Cake
Ingredients:
9 tablespoons cake mix
6 tablespoons water
Chocolate chips
Directions:
1. Combine cake mix and water in a microwave safe mug. It’s okay if there are some lumps in the mixture.
2. Cook in the microwave for 1-1/2 minutes.
3. Top with chocolate chips, and let them melt over the cake. Or, let cool and top with frosting or whipped cream. Enjoy!
Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients:
9 tablespoons chocolate cake mix
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce or prune puree
Chocolate chips
Directions:
1. Combine cake mix, water and applesauce or prune puree in a microwave safe mug. Mix until combined. Add chocolate chips to taste.
2. Cook in the microwave for 1-1/2 minutes.
3. Top with chocolate chips, and let them melt over the cake. Double chocolate trouble!
From-Scratch Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt in a microwave safe mug. Add milk, butter and vanilla. Mix until combined.
2. Cook in the microwave for 1-1/2 minutes.
3. If desired, top with candies or other goodies!
Why stop there? Here’s an easy recipe for easy S’more Bars that requires just six ingredients!