Oreo Mug Cake
An Easy TikTok inspired Oreo Mug Cake recipe that will satisfy those late-night chocolate Oreo cookie cravings, in less than 5 minutes!
Oreo Mug Cake Recipe 🍰
In all honesty, I usually turn my nose up at this kind of recipe. Oreo Mug Cake Recipe?! I'm certain it can't be good... Right?!
However, my baby child saw this idea on a viral Tiktok video and was excited to try it. And, guess what...
I am a big enough person to admit--I was wrong and the baby child was right.
Oreo Mug Cakes are delicious!
In fact, everyone that tried it said they would totally make it. Take that, doubters (I say to myself)!
Does Oreo Mug Cake Work? 💪
Uh. Yes. This recipe for Oreo Mug Cake works perfectly.
TikTok cooks claim that you can combine crushed cookies with milk and heat in the microwave for a cake that is ready in under a minute.
Sounds too good to be true? It's not.
Is Making Oreo Mug Cake Easy? 😌
Making this sweet treat is amazingly easy. Most kids could make this on their own. This is a great recipe to start the kids with and help build their cooking confidence.
It was fast. Like less than 5 minutes in total.
Clean-up was a cinch. No bowls, pans, etc.
What is a Mug Cake? ☕️
The creativity of TikTok cooks reminded me of this simple, brilliant concoction.
Mug Cakes are cakes made with simple ingredients, cooked in the microwave. They are typically 1 or 2 servings.
I'm not judging... call it one serving if you dang well want to.
Top Tip 💭
For this Oreo Mug Cake recipe, use a mug that holds at least 6 ounces, but not larger than 8 ounces.
Ingredients 🥘
I know--the simplicity for this brilliant creation is shocking, but just go with it.
Oreos-Double Stuffed is what my kiddo bought, so that's what we used and they worked beautifully. Regular Oreos would work, too.
Baking Powder--helps create the cake texture here. If you don't have baking powder, leave it out. The texture will be more dense, but still delish.
Milk
Vanilla Ice Cream or Whipped Topping--optional, but I like the Oreo-dipped-in-milk texture it brings.
How To Make this Easy Oreo Mug Cake 🥄
In a 6 to 8-ounce microwave-safe mug or in a resealable baggie, crush your Oreo cookies. I like the idea of no extra dishes, equipment, or wasted plastic so I just crushed mine in my mug.
Add baking powder and stir well. No one likes a bite of baking powder. So stir pretty good here.
Add milk and stir well. The dough should be a consistent color after stirring for about a minute.
Microwave until your cake is firm. Cook times vary depending on your microwave.
Cool the Mug Cake for a minute or so before topping with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired. It will be hot. So proceed with caution.
If you're cooking with a kiddo, take caution to handle the hot cup and cake for them to prevent burns.
Pro Tips 💭
I would skip the colored filling Oreos because weird colored food doesn't appeal to me, but if you can get over that, I'm sure they would taste the same.
Use baking POWDER, NOT baking SODA for Oreo Mug Cakes.
Baking Powder is double acting--this means it works when it comes in contact with liquid (milk) and again when it's heated.
Microwaving Mug Cakes 👨🏻🍳
Microwaves vary. For my microwave, this cake is ready after 1 minute.
However, if your cake is still wet and not set up after cooking for one minute, cook for another 15 seconds.
I know it doesn't seem possible, but 1 minute is legit, and all it took for this cake to be cooked!
FAQ
This is likely from overcooking. Microwave just until it's set up. The cake will continue to cook slightly while it cools.
For this recipe, I use a small-sized mug that holds 6 ounces and there was plenty of room. I suggest not using a mug that is larger than 8 ounces, as your cake mix will be in a thinner layer and could overcook. If a large mug is all you have, then reduce your cooking time.
Related Recipes
For other fantastic and easy mug cakes, try the Chocolate Chip Mug Cake or Hot Chocolate Mug Cake.
Did You Try this Recipe? ❤️
Lastly, if you made an Oreo Mug Cake following this recipe, please let me know how you liked it by leaving a comment and/or giving a rating!
I love hearing from you! I'll do my best to respond to each comment.
And of course, if you do make this recipe, tag me on Instagram! Seeing your photos is my favorite thing!
Food safety
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
See more guidelines at USDA.gov.
Oreo Mug Cake
Ingredients
Method
- Crush Oreo cookies in a 6 to 8 ounce mug.
- Add baking powder to crushed Oreos. Stir until baking powder is well incorporated.
- Add 3 Tablespoons milk to the Oreo cookie mixture in your mug. Stir for 1 minute or until fully combined.
- Microwave for 1 minute.
- Check for doneness. Oreo Mug Cake should be set up with no liquid remaining. Cook for 15 more seconds if needed.
- Cool for 1 minute. Top with whipped cream or ice cream if desired. Enjoy!
- Leave a 5-star review and comment on the website. 🙂
I will definitely try this soon!
I think it's the perfect chocolate-craving solution. Let me know how yours turns out.