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One Mug, One Microwave, 8 Amazing Desserts

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at American chapter.

The weather is getting colder, and that means its time to bundle up and eat something warm. On these colder days, you may feel a bit lazier but not to fear- mug cakes are the answer! In just minutes and with very few common ingredients, you can have a delicious dessert or snack right at your fingertips. Check out these 8 recipes, and browse this amazing site for many, many more:

 

Chocolate Chip Cookie Mug

Your typical chocolate chip cookie isn’t so typical anymore- instead of baking it, use this recipes to microwave it! Add in some peanut butter if you’d like, but make sure you top it all off with a scoop of ice cream for that final touch.

 

Cheesecake in a Mug 

3-minute Cheesecake for one! With only 6 basic ingredients, you have the creative freedom to add anything else you’d like- crackers, fruit, chocolate chips, jam, you name it. Anything goes with this classic dessert!

 

Peanut Butter Mug Cake

Believe it or not, this peanut butter cake is healthy! Without any oils and eggs, this cake melts in your mouth- all you need is flour, sugar, milk, and a whole bunch of peanut butter.

 

Chocolate Espresso Mug Cake

Only the 2 best things in the world: chocolate and espresso, all in a tiny mug! The cake itself is just milk, powder, and chocolate but the kick is the espresso powder added to give it that bittersweet flavor. 

 

Cookies and Cream Mug Cake

Topped off with cookies and cream frosting, this cake is so easy to make and even more amazing to eat. Best of all, it takes less than two minutes to cook!

 

Blueberry Coffee Cake Mug

 

In 75 seconds, you’ll have this delicious fruity cake with strudel on top. Add in blueberries, strawberries, anything you’d like to make it your perfect fit!

 

Nutella Mug Cake

One word: amazing. It takes only 4 ingredients to create this delicious snack, and the best part, it’s under 600 calories! If you can find Nutella, milk, baking powder and flour lying around, give this a try- it’s worth it.

 

Pumpkin Coffee Cake Mug

Over priced Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks? Or how about a pumpkin spice mug cake! With the most of the ingredients already floating around at home, this recipe is simple to make, just add some pumpkin puree! 

 

 

 

 

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