Oreo Mug Chocolate Cake (Printable)

Indulge in a rich chocolate mug cake made with Oreos, milk, and vanilla for a quick, sweet treat.

# What you'll need:

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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 finely crumbled.
02 - Add milk to the crushed Oreos and stir until fully soaked, forming a thick paste.
03 - Mix in all-purpose flour, sugar (if used), and baking powder until combined evenly.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract (if using), then stir until batter is smooth and uniform.
05 - Microwave the mug on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Check if set but moist; if not, microwave an additional 10–20 seconds.
06 - Let the cake cool for 1 to 2 minutes before enjoying directly from the mug.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes total, which means dessert happens faster than delivery ever could.
  • You eat straight from the mug—no dishes, no pretense, just you and warm chocolate cake.
  • Oreos do all the flavor work, so there's almost no way to mess this up.
02 -
  • Don't skip the cooling time, even though it's tempting—the cake needs to set just enough so it holds together on your spoon.
  • Microwave power matters; if your microwave runs hot, start at 1 minute 15 seconds and add time in 10-second bursts rather than overcooking it into a rubbery disk.
03 -
  • Use a slightly larger mug than you think you need—the cake rises more than you'd expect, and overflow is disappointing.
  • Have your toppings ready before you microwave; the cake is best eaten within a few minutes while it's still warm and the texture is perfect.
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