While mug cakes may not be as delicious as your favorite homemade cake your mom makes (the one you swear you could eat entirely by yourself), they are a quick and easy alternative when it comes to satisfying that sweet tooth craving. Most basic mug cakes only need a few simple ingredients, such as flour or an egg, but the options are endless when it comes to tricking them out. We’ve put together a list of 10 delicious options for you to try below.
1. Gooey Molten Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2-4 tablespoons coconut sugar (or granulated sugar)
- pinch of salt
- 1 small egg
- 3 tablespoons coconut milk (or your favorite milk)
- (coconut) whipped cream, for serving
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 – 1 ounce bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate
- 1 tablespoon brewed coffee
Get the full recipe here: http://www.halfbakedharvest.com/single-lady-5-minute-gooey-molten-chocolate-mug-cake/.
2. Cup of Coffee Mug Cake
Ingredients:
Coffee Cake –
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2-1 small egg
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- vanilla extract to taste
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/8 teaspoon baking powder
Crumb Toping (optional) –
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Get the full recipe here: http://www.prettyprudent.com/2011/10/entertaining-food/a-cup-of-coffee-cake-in-under-five-minutes-2/
3. Berry Cobbler in a Mug
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup Strawberries (frozen works)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon milk
Get the full recipe here: http://domesticfits.com/2012/10/17/5-minute-microwave-berry-cobbler/
4. Salted Caramel Apple Spice Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1½ tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon water
Get the full recipe here: http://www.tablefortwoblog.com/salted-caramel-apple-spice-mug-cake/
5. Lemon Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon icing sugar
Get the full recipe here: http://www.lifeloveliz.com/2014/02/11/lemon-mug-cake-recipe/
6. Apple Crisp in a Mug
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- ¼ cup quick oats
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 2½ tablespoons whole wheat flour (divided)
- 2½ tablespoons turbinado or brown sugar (divided)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (divided)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 2-3 apples (about 2 cups chopped)
- honey for drizzling
Get the full recipe here: http://pinchofyum.com/five-minute-single-serving-apple-crisp
7. Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake
Cinnamon Roll Cake –
- 2 tablespoons applesauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup +1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 and 1/2 tablespoon packed light-brown sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 dash ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Icing –
- 1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
Get the full recipe here: http://www.cookingclassy.com/2012/03/cinnamon-roll-mug-cake-made-in-3-minutes/
8. Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
Ingredients:
Snickerdoodle Cake –
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup milk, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
- 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Topping –
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
9. Gluten-Free Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- ⅛ cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon applesauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon special dark cocoa powder
- 1.5 tablespoons gluten free oat flour
- ½ teaspoon coconut flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 whole egg
- 1.5 tablespoons dairy free chocolate chips
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Get the full recipe here: http://www.blueridgebabe.com/gluten-free-chocolate-mug-cake/
10. Vegan and Gluten-Free Toffee Mug Cake
Ingredients:
Toffee Cake –
- ¼ cup finely ground almond meal
- 1 tablespoon tapioca starch (7 g)
- 1 tablespoon oat flour (7 g)
- 2½ tablespoons coconut sugar (23 g)
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅛ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons plant-based milk (coconut, cashew, soy, etc.)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 heaping teaspoon cashew butter
Toffee Frosting –
- 1½ tablespoons light coconut milk
- ½ tablespoon coconut sugar (5 g)
- ½ tablespoon cashew butter
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla pinch salt
Get the full recipe here: http://thevegan8.com/2015/08/24/5-minute-toffee-mug-cake-vegan-gluten-free/
Enjoy, Collegiettes!