We're all busy people, and as much as we love decadent desserts that took a full day in the kitchen to prepare, sometimes we just don't have time for that. That's where mug cakes come in — they can generally be made in five minutes flat and with ingredients you already have. Add a minute in the microwave, and boom! Dessert's served.
Before you start wrinkling your nose at the consistency you think these mug cakes have, let us just tell you that these are not your mother's mug cake recipes. The idea for these masterpieces have been around long enough that people are starting to get it right — in taste, ease, and texture. Give it five minutes — we promise, you'll love 'em.
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The 3-2-1 Mug Cake
This is one of the first mug cake recipes, and the 3-2-1 mug cake is really as easy as it sounds. The Country Cook's version is made with boxed cake mix and makes a mug cake mix that'll last you months.
Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake
If you're drooling just looking at that photo, you're not alone. Kim's Cravings's cinnamon roll mug cake can be a perfect breakfast treat or dessert treat — we don't judge around here.
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Mug Cake
This chocolate peanut butter mug cake from Sweet 2 Eat Baking is made with real chocolate instead of cocoa powder, and it'll pay off when you dip into the moist cake and peanut butter core. Unnngh.
Pumpkin Mug Cake
Who needs fall? Pumpkin spice is for all time, especially when it's in the form of this amazing pumpkin mug cake from The Gunny Sack.
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Vanilla Chai Mug Cake
You didn't think it was possible, did you? Us neither. But the baking genius at Life With the Crust Cut Off found a way to get our favorite tea flavor into this vanilla chai mug cake, and we couldn't be happier.
Salted Caramel Mug Cake
This salted caramel mug cake one will require an extra step to make the dulce de leche, but we can guarantee it will all be worth it when that caramel drips down the side of your mug. This one is courtesy of Love Swah, so you can thank her.
Peach Cobbler Mug Cake
Peach cobbler is a classic summer dessert, but unfortunately it's kind of a pain to make. That's where Cooking Classy's peach cobbler mug cake comes in — it's all the deliciousness and none of the dishes.
Piña Colada Mug Cake
You didn't think it was possible, and we have to admit — we didn't think it was either. But Sweet 2 Eat Baking's piña colada mug cake has all the trappings of a real piña colada — beachiness and rum included.
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Brownie Mug Cake
No, this one's not strictly a cake, but it's close enough. Plus, isn't it the dessert part that counts? We think so, so we just had to share Number 2 Pencil's amazing recipe for a brownie in a cup. Extra chocolate chunks required.
Banana Mug Cake
Love Swah's banana mug cake is basically a combo banana bread/banana pudding masterpiece, which means it'll be perfect for breakfast. Or, if you're feeling up to it, smother it in ice cream and call it dessert.
Honey Mug Cake
There's is absolutely nothing wrong with Sweet 2 Eat Baking's honey mug cake, but that certainly doesn't mean it's not going to be improved by a dollop of honey buttercream frosting. Just saying.
The Moistest Chocolate Mug Cake
It's a bold claim, to be sure, but Table for Two's chocolate mug cake recipe certainly seems like it might be the moistest out there. I mean, did you see that buttercream frosting center?
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Keto Berry Mug Cake
Not only is KetoDiet's berry mug cake full of delicious berries, but with its healthy flours and sweeteners, it's diet-friendly, too. We call that a win!
