60-Second Oreo Mug Cake

See how to make Oreo Mug Cake - an easy dessert that's ready with just 60 seconds in a microwave! With just 5 simple ingredients, get that famous rich chocolate flavor in a warm, gooey cake.

holding a spoon of oreo mug cake.

A cookie, but made into a warm, gooey cake? Sign me up!

Look, when you're snacky (is that a word?), I know it's easy to open a pack of Oreos and go to town. But, with 2 extra minutes and a couple of ingredients you probably already have, you can make a dessert that's dialed up a few notches.

Friends - when you've got a craving, Oreo Mug Cake is where it's at.

I hear this went popular on Tik Tok not long ago. I had no idea until I started researching this recipe! I'm a sucker for a good Tik Tok hack, and I'd definitely put this easy dessert in that category.

What's so great about Oreo Mug Cake?

This recipe is a keeper for a few reasons...

  • It's crazy easy! Who knew you could have cake in under 5 minutes?!
  • You get the best of both worlds. Get a creamy, vanilla-like element and rich chocolate in one bite. If you love cookies and cream ice cream, this is the dessert for you! It has almost a brownie consistency, with a crunchy outside and warm, gooey inside.
  • It's single-serve. No need to make a whole dessert when you have a sweet tooth.

Step-by-Step Directions

Ingredients

ingredients for oreo mug cake.
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 Oreo cookies
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar

Instructions

butter and milk mixed in a mug.

In a microwave-safe mug, combine melted butter and milk.

oreo in butter and milk in a mug.
crushing oreo in butter and milk.

Add one Oreo cookie. Crush into milk/butter with a fork, until combined and stir-able.

flour and sugar in butter mixture.

Add flour and sugar and stir lightly until mixed.

oreo pressed into batter.

Gently press remaining Oreo cookie into center of the batter, until just covered.

oreo mug cake topped with whipped cream.

Microwave for 60 seconds. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Substitutions and Variations

Change it up a little!

  • Use one of the many flavored Oreos instead of the traditional chocolate cookies. This is so good with the strawberry, chocolate peanut butter pie, and even birthday cake Oreos.
  • Make the recipe lactose-free by using almond milk (or another non-dairy milk) instead of dairy milk and coconut oil instead of butter. This swap also makes the recipe vegan!
  • Want your mug cake to have an extra gooey texture? Omit the flour (trust me, it works!).
  • If you want to reduce the sugar content a little, substitute stevia for the granulated sugar.

Useful Tips and Tricks

  • Add in other fun ingredients! This cake would be great with extra chocolate chips, Nutella, or marshmallows stirred into the cake batter. Half a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder would also give it an extra chocolate kick.
  • Small adjustments in cook time can change the texture of your mug cake. With my 1100 watt microwave, 60 seconds is just about perfect. Take 10 seconds off to have a gooey, lava-style brownie cake. Add 10 seconds for a more solid, "cakey" cake.
  • I love topping the finished mug cake with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Add extra crushed Oreos on top to make it extra pretty and give it a little bit of crunch.
  • Make the Oreos even easier to mix by pulsing cookie in the food processor or blender before mixing into the butter & milk.
  • For easy clean-up, give your mug a light coat of cooking spray before making the cake.

Video: How to Make 3 Different Mug Cakes

FAQs

Even though there's not really a standard size for coffee mugs, most average-sized mugs should work. They are typically 12-16 ounces in size. This recipe only fills maybe half of a standard coffee mug. You can also make this recipe in ramekins that are at least 8 ounces.

I wouldn't prepare the cake further than 30-45 minutes out from serving. It tends to get rubbery as it sits. However, you can make the batter in larger batches and refrigerate for up to 48 hours if needed.

I see a lot of mug cake recipes with either baking powder or baking soda. Here's a secret: you don't need it! Your cake will not be as light or airy, but it will have a richer, more pudding-like consistency. So it all depends on personal preference. I prefer the more gooey mug cake, so I omit.

Enjoy this delectable treat! See more of my cake recipes below.

xo, Leslie - signature at the end of blog post.
oreo mug cake topped with whipped cream.

Oreo Mug Cake

See how to make Oreo Mug Cake - an easy dessert that's ready with just 60 seconds in a microwave! With just 5 simple ingredients, get that famous rich chocolate flavor in a warm, gooey cake.
5 from 27 votes

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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 2 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 381 kcal

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a mug, combine melted butter and milk.
  • Add one Oreo cookie. Crush into milk/butter with a fork, until combined and stirrable.
  • Add flour and sugar and stir lightly until mixed.
  • Gently press remaining Oreo cookie into center of the batter, until just covered.
  • Microwave for 60 seconds.
  • Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

    • Add in other fun ingredients! This cake would be great with extra chocolate chips, Nutella, or marshmallows stirred into the cake batter. Half a tablespoon of unsweetened cocoa powder would also give it an extra chocolate kick.
    • Small adjustments in cook time can change the texture of your mug cake. With my 1100 watt microwave, 60 seconds is just about perfect. Take 10 seconds off to have a gooey, lava-style cake. Add 10 seconds for a more solid, "cakey" cake.
    • I love topping this with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. Add extra crushed Oreos on top to make it extra pretty and give it a little bit of crunch.
    • Make the Oreos even easier to mix by pulsing cookie in the food processor or blender before mixing into the butter & milk.
    • For easy clean-up, give your mug a light coat of cooking spray before making the cake.
    • Use one of the many flavored Oreos instead of traditional chocolate cookies.
    • Make the recipe lactose-free by using almond milk (or another non-dairy milk) instead of dairy milk and coconut oil instead of butter. This swap also makes the recipe vegan!
    • Want your mug cake to have an extra gooey texture? Omit the flour (trust me, it works!).
    • If you want to reduce the sugar content a little, substitute stevia for the granulated sugar.
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    Nutrition Facts

    Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 285mgPotassium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 749IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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