Oreo Mug Cake (Printer View)

A delicious chocolate mug dessert made with Oreo cookies, ready in minutes for a sweet treat.

# Components:

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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)

# Method:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a microwave-safe mug and crush thoroughly with a fork until fine crumbs form.
02 - Add milk to the crushed cookies and mix until a thick paste forms and cookies are fully soaked.
03 - Stir in flour, sugar if using, and baking powder until evenly combined.
04 - Mix in the egg and vanilla extract if using until the batter is smooth and consistent.
05 - Microwave the mixture on high for 1 minute 30 seconds. Check if set but still moist; if not, heat an additional 10 to 20 seconds.
06 - Allow the mug cake to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before consumption.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in five minutes, which means you can satisfy chocolate cravings without the guilt of planning ahead.
  • You can make it directly in your eating vessel, which feels a little like cheating the system in the best way possible.
  • The texture is that perfect soft-and-gooey center that most oven cakes chase but rarely achieve.
02 -
  • The difference between a perfect mug cake and a rubbery one is often just 15 seconds of microwave time, so start checking at 1 minute 30 seconds rather than cooking the full 2 minutes.
  • Using a smaller mug matters more than you'd think—a coffee mug works way better than a cereal bowl because the height helps the cake rise properly instead of spreading.
03 -
  • Use a ceramic mug rather than a plastic one—it distributes heat way more evenly and prevents any weird plastic flavor creeping in.
  • If you want that crispy edge and soft center combo, let it cool completely and then reheat for 20 seconds; it'll get just slightly firmer around the edges while staying gooey inside.
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