10 Mug Cake Recipes You Need to Try

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!

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