Do you need a mouthwatering sweet something RIGHT NOW? Then you must try these super easy, super cheap and super tasty desserts! All of them are ready from mixing to eating in less than 10 minutes and all are made out of stuff that you probably already have. Even the most bare cupboard and lowest budget can make these luscious desserts in a mug. I guarantee you will find one you gotta have. Keep ingredients on hand to create something new for every night of the week!
1. Red Velvet in Minutes
6 tablespoons red velvet cake mix
2 tablespoons oil
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk or water
Cream cheese frosting or sweetened whipped cream, if desired
Directions
In medium bowl, beat all ingredients except frosting until well combined.
Microwave on high 3-4 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Serve warm or cool with frosting or whipped cream.
2. Luscious Lemon Mug Cake
Ingredients
Cake
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
1⁄4 tsp baking powder
1⁄8 tsp salt
1 egg
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 1⁄2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Icing
1⁄3 cup confectioners' sugar
1 1⁄2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
Cake: In mug, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Using a fork, beat in remaining cake ingredients until very well blended.
Microwave on High for 11⁄2 to 2 minutes or until center is just set. Let cool 2 minutes.
Icing: In a small bowl or cup, combine confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over cake.
Tips
You can also use 1⁄8 tsp lemon extract in place of the lemon zest.
3. Skinny Cheesecake Mug
Ingredients
2 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 egg
½ teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoons vanilla
4-5 packets sugar substitute (to taste)
1 whole graham or cinnamon graham cracker, crushed
Directions
Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high heat for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring thoroughly at the half way point. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
Optional: Add fresh fruit and whipped cream if desired.
4. Morning Mug Banana Bread
Ingredients
3 Tbs. flour
2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/8 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoons baking soda
1 egg
1/4 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoons milk
Half a banana, mashed
Dashes Cinnamon and/Nutmeg to taste
1 Tb nuts, opt.
1 tsp Turbanado or regular sugar, opt.
Directions
In a large mug (or any nuker safe dish) blend all ingredients well.
Sprinkle with nuts and sugar if using.
Microwave 1-1/2 minutes to 3 minutes, checking at halfway point.
5. Super Cinnamon Roll in a Mug
Ingredients
6 tablespoons spice cake mix
1 single serve cup applesauce (or 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon sugar
3 tablespoons cream cheese frosting
Directions
In a small bowl, stir together cake mix, oil and applesauce. In separate cup Mix cinnamon and sugar and swirl into cake batter gently to create ribbons.
Spoon half of the batter into a large (soup sized) mug or small bowl.
Spoon half of cream cheese frosting onto of the batter. Top with the remaining batter.
Microwave for 1-1/2 to 3 minutes checking at half way point. Spread remaining icing over cake and let sit for at least 2 minutes.
6. Stellar Strawberry Cake in a Hurry
Ingredients
6 tablespoons strawberry cake mix
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon oil
Strawberry, Cream Cheese or Vanilla Icing
Fresh Strawberries, if desired
Whipped Cream, if desired
Chocolate Syrup if desired
Directions
Mix all ingredients in large mug (soup sized) or small bowl. Microwave 3-4 minutes, checking at half way mark. Cool completely before icing. Drizzle with chocolate sauce if desired.
7. Warm & Gooey PBJ
Ingredients
6 tablespoons complete pancake mix
6 tablespoons milk or water
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1 tablespoon jelly
Glaze:
1/2 tablespoon peanut butter
2 tablespoons maple syrup
Instructions
Mix pancake mix and milk or water. Swirl in peanut butter and jelly. Microwave for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes to desired doneness.
For Glaze:
Mix ingredients together in a bowl and microwave for 15-30 seconds, drizzle over top of mug.
8. Chocolate Cake NOW!
Ingredients
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 level tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
4 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1.2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoon chocolate-hazel nut spread or icing
Directions
In a small bowl or large mug (soup size) combine the dry ingredients. Add vanilla, milk and oil. Whisk together with a fork.
Spoon chocolate-hazelnut spread or icing on top of the batter.
Microwave mug on high for 2 minutes. Remove and let stand 1-2 minutes.
9. Dreamcicle Mug Cake
Ingredients
6 tablespoons orange cake mix
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon oil
3 tablespoons Vanilla Icing
Orange Sherbet or Vanilla Ice cream, if desired
Directions
Vanilla ice cream, or orange sherbet if desired
Mix all ingredients in large mug (soup sized) or small bowl. Microwave 3-4 minutes, checking at half way mark. Cool completely before icing. Top with a scoop of orange sherbet or vanilla ice cream if desired.
10. Birthday Cake in a Mug
Ingredients
6 tablespoons funfetti cake mix
4 tablespoons regular or almond milk
2 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons vanilla icing
Vanilla ice cream, if desired
Additional sprinkles, if desired
Directions
In large mug or small bowl combine all ingredients and mix well.
Microwave for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes. Cool completely before icing. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and additional sprinkles if desired.
11. Ooey Gooey Mug Brownie
Ingredients
3 tablespoons flour
2-3 tablespoons regular or brown sugar
3 tablespoons Cocoa Powder
1 tablespoon oil
4 tablespoons water
pinch of salt
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3 teaspoons chocolate chips, if desired
Instructions
In a microwavable mug mix together all of the ingredients.
Microwave for 1 minute. Allow to cool for at least 5 minutes.
Note: 1-3 tablespoons of chopped nuts and/or chocolate chips may be added to batter if desired.
