5 Easy Mug Cakes to Make When You Need a Sweet Treat
Dessert in five minutes? Yes, please!
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The microwave is a glorious invention for many reasons, but did you know you can use it to make cake, too? That's right, you can whip up an individual mug cake in just minutes. It's way faster than baking cakes made from scratch, and you probably already have everything you need in your pantry!
If you haven't tried a mug cake yet, you're in the right place: Ree Drummond is a huge fan of them. These mug cake recipes are perfect for when you're overcome with a craving for cake and need one, pronto!
The best thing about mug cakes is that they come in virtually every kind of cake flavor you could ever want. Imagine the sheet cakes and chocolate desserts you know and love, but in a personal-size serving that you can make in minutes! Check out some of these delicious mug cake recipes and you'll find all your favorite flavors are covered. If you've never made one of these microwavable wonders, your life is about to change for the better!
Brownie in a Mug
Sometimes a chocolate craving shows up and refuses to be ignored. That's when this brownie in a mug saves the day. You stir the batter right in a coffee cup and it turns into a warm, fudgy dessert in just a couple of minutes in the microwave. Make one for the kids after dinner or keep it as a late-night treat just for you!
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Butterscotch-Pecan Mug Cake
Some desserts feel a little extra special, even when they come together in a mug! This cozy microwave cake is made with brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans and it cooks in just over a minute. The real fun starts when a scoop of vanilla ice cream melts over the top and butterscotch sauce drips down the sides!
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Mocha Mug Cakes
Chocolate and coffee are already a pretty wonderful pair, but this quick dessert makes them even better! Cocoa powder and instant espresso give the cake a deep, mocha flavor, while chocolate chips melt into little pockets throughout the whole thing. It cooks in just a couple of minutes, then gets topped with whipped cream and crunchy chocolate-covered espresso beans for a finishing touch!
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Red Velvet Mug Cake
Red velvet usually shows up in layer cakes and bakery cases, but this version keeps things wonderfully low effort! You mix the batter right in the mug and it cooks in just over a minute, creating a soft little cake with a dreamy cocoa-kissed flavor. Finish it off with a quick cream cheese frosting!
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Chocolate Cake in a Mug
A perennial favorite, Ree’s chocolate cake in a mug will truly make your skirt fly up! All the classic ingredients mix together in your favorite mug to give you a "slice" in less than five minutes.
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