Cake-In-a-Mug
So, you’ve made the dinner. The babe is stoked. NOW what!?
THIS. THIS is what. Check it out. Cake in a mug. If there was ANYTHING that’d put you over the top tonight, this is it. This is a hybrid of a bunch of recipes on the internet. Take a look:
NOTE: Makes 1 serving: 550 Calories, 35g Fat, 37g Carb, 6g Protein.

Cook Time:
5 minutes
Ingredients:
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa
1 tablespoon flour
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg white
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
A pinch of powdered sugar (as a topping)
What You’ll Need:
1 coffee mug
Directions:
- Mix the dry ingredients in the mug (cocoa, flour, and sugar).
- Add the oil, egg white, and vanilla. Stir vigorously for a couple minutes.
- Put in the microwave for 2.5 minutes.
- Take out and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
You’re welcome. Enjoy, dudes!









10 Responses to “Cake-In-a-Mug”
On January 14, 2010 at 11:01 am
I’m a big fan of the cake-in-a-mug recipe, too. In fact, I’m also the author of “101 Recipes for Microwave Mug Cakes” that builds on this recipe (but, hopefully, adds some ideas and baking tips for those who love microwave mug cakes as much as I do). Check it out at http://www.microwavemugcakes.com.
On January 14, 2010 at 11:03 am
whoa AWESOME! theres more than one way to cake a mug? WHO KNEW!? great site..
On January 14, 2010 at 11:18 am
Oh my holy crap this is amazing. How could I live my whole life not knowing this? Can’t wait to try this.
On January 14, 2010 at 11:23 am
hahah shannon, thats why im here. for you. only.
On January 21, 2010 at 3:43 pm
I’ve never seen a cake-in-a-mug recipe before! That’s so awesome! I’m a potter and I love to cook, so it’s combining the best of my two worlds! Thanks for sharing
On January 21, 2010 at 10:43 pm
Great! Glad you found it…the recipe is DEFINITELY perfect in a clutch.
On January 22, 2010 at 2:07 pm
so this is a chocolate cake, what do you use instead of cocoa for a white or yellow cake?
On January 22, 2010 at 11:59 pm
i made with the whole egg and added white choc chips. bit over a min. fantastic!
On April 17, 2012 at 1:45 pm
Why hasn’t this been made for a special lady who loves kitty cats glitter and crafting? I think she’d really love this.
On August 5, 2012 at 6:20 pm
I’ll say it again…. why why why
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