Oreo Mug Chocolate Cake (Printable)

Quick, fudgy chocolate cake with Oreo, microwaved to perfection in minutes for a sweet indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 Oreo sandwich cookies
02 - 3 tablespoons milk (whole, 2%, or plant-based)

→ Optional Add-Ins

03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon chocolate chips

→ Topping

06 - Whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or crushed Oreo cookies (optional)

# Method:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a microwave-safe mug and crush thoroughly with a fork or spoon until fine crumbs form.
02 - Add milk to the mug and stir until a smooth, thick batter forms.
03 - If desired, stir in baking powder and sugar to lighten and sweeten the batter, then fold in chocolate chips for extra richness.
04 - Microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes, until the cake has risen and set but remains slightly moist in the center. Cooking times may vary by microwave wattage.
05 - Allow to cool for 1 minute before serving. Optionally, top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or additional crushed Oreos.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under five minutes with ingredients most people already have in their kitchen.
  • There's something almost magical about watching a real cake rise in a mug while you wait.
  • It's rich and fudgy without the commitment of a full-sized dessert.
02 -
  • Overcooked mug cakes turn rubbery and dry, so pull it out when the top has set but the very center looks slightly underbaked.
  • The mug stays hot for several minutes, which is why that one-minute rest really matters both for safety and for the texture to finish setting.
03 -
  • Use the flattest spoon you have to crush the Oreos; it distributes pressure more evenly and gets you to fine crumbs faster.
  • If your microwave has a rotating carousel, the cake cooks more evenly, but even without one, this is hard to mess up.
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