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Oreo Mug Cake is the warm, gooey, single-serve chocolate cake you can have in your hands in about 6 minutes using just three ingredients, and it became Lizzie’s go-to late-night sweet craving fix the week she discovered she could make dessert all by herself. Three Oreos, a splash of milk, and a quick zap in the microwave, and you have a rich, soft cake for one. If you love our 5 minute vanilla mug cake, this one is even easier.
No oven, no mixer, and no pan of leftovers to tempt you later, just one perfect little cake whenever the craving hits.
Oreo Mug Cake Quick Look
- 🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
- 🌡️ Cook Time: 1 minute
- ⏳ Total Time: 6 minutes
- 🍽️ Serving: 1 mug cake
- ⚡ Calories: 254kcal
- 🌶️ Flavor Profile: Rich, chocolatey, soft single-serve cake
- ✋ Difficulty: Easy, just 3 ingredients, on par with our 5 minute vanilla mug cake
Quick Answer
To make an Oreo mug cake, blend 4 Oreos into fine crumbs, then stir them together with 3 tablespoons of milk and a quarter teaspoon of baking powder in a microwave-safe mug. Microwave for about 1 minute until set, let it cool for 2 to 3 minutes, and enjoy a warm, single-serve chocolate cake with no oven required.
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Why This Recipe Works
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- Just three ingredients. Oreos already have flour, sugar, cocoa, and fat built in, so they do all the heavy lifting with no measuring a dozen ingredients.
- The cookie does the flavor work. Blending whole Oreos means you get rich chocolate cake and creamy filling flavor in every single bite.
- Baking powder gives the lift. A tiny bit of baking powder is the secret to a cake that rises soft and fluffy instead of dense and gummy.
- Microwave fast. One minute in the microwave sets the batter into a tender cake, so there is no waiting on the oven to preheat.
- Perfectly portioned. A single mug means a single serving, ideal for a quick treat without a whole pan of leftovers calling your name.
- Endlessly customizable. Swap the Oreo flavor or add a scoop of ice cream and it becomes a brand new dessert every time.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is ready in about 6 minutes with only three ingredients you probably already have.
- There is no oven, no mixer, and almost no cleanup, just one mug.
- It is the perfect single-serve treat for a chocolate craving, like our homemade Oreo brownies.
Key Ingredients
You only need three simple ingredients for this single-serve cake, and the Oreos do most of the work.
- Oreo Cookies: The whole recipe. Blended into fine crumbs, they bring the chocolate cake flavor, sweetness, and creamy filling all in one.
- Whole Milk: Adds moisture and brings the crumbs together into a smooth, pourable batter. Whole milk makes the richest cake.
- Baking Powder: Just a quarter teaspoon, but it is essential. It gives the cake its soft, fluffy rise in the microwave.
See recipe card for exact quantities.
Variations and Substitutions
This mug cake is easy to make your own. Here are a few fun ways to switch it up.
- Different Oreos: Use Golden, Mint, Peanut Butter, or Birthday Cake Oreos for a whole new flavor.
- Add chocolate chips: Stir a few chips into the batter for melty pockets of chocolate.
- Top it off: Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
- Make it richer: Swap the milk for chocolate milk or stir in a teaspoon of cocoa powder.
- Dairy-free: Use your favorite plant milk in place of dairy, much like the swaps in our no bake cheesecake bites.
How to Make Oreo Mug Cake
- Add 4 Oreo cookies to a food processor and blend until fine crumbs form.
- Pour the Oreo crumbs into a 6 to 8 ounce microwave-safe mug.
- Add the milk and baking powder and stir until the batter is completely smooth with no dry crumbs left.
- Microwave for about 1 minute, adding 10 seconds at a time if needed, until set. Let cool 2 to 3 minutes and enjoy.
Recipe Tips & Tricks
- Blend the Oreos fine. Fine crumbs make a smooth, even cake, while large chunks can stay gummy.
- Use a big enough mug. A 6 to 8 ounce mug gives the cake room to rise without overflowing.
- Do not overcook. Microwaves vary, so start at 1 minute and add 10 seconds at a time, since overcooking makes it rubbery.
- Stir out every dry crumb. Any unmixed crumbs will stay powdery, so mix until totally smooth.
- Let it rest. A 2 to 3 minute cool-down lets the cake finish setting and keeps you from burning your tongue.
- Eat it fresh. Mug cakes are best the moment they are made, while warm and soft.
Serving Ideas and Suggestions
This little cake is best enjoyed warm, straight from the mug with a spoon. A scoop of vanilla ice cream melting over the top turns it into an instant sundae.
Crush an extra Oreo on top for crunch, add a swirl of whipped cream, or drizzle on chocolate or caramel sauce. It is the kind of treat that feels fancy with almost no effort.
Craving more quick chocolate fixes? Pair it with a batch of our homemade Oreo brownies or Oreo fudge brownies for a chocolate lover’s dessert night, or keep it light with our 5 minute vanilla mug cake.
Oreo Mug Cake FAQs
Rubbery mug cakes are almost always overcooked. Microwaves vary in power, so start at one minute and add just 10 seconds at a time. The cake is done when it looks set but still slightly soft on top.
You can, but it will be denser and more fudgy than fluffy. The baking powder is what gives the cake its light, risen texture, so it is worth the tiny amount.
No. If you do not have a food processor, place the Oreos in a zip-top bag and crush them with a rolling pin until fine, or use a blender. The finer the crumbs, the smoother the cake.
Classic chocolate Oreos give the traditional flavor, but any variety works. Golden, Mint, Peanut Butter, and Birthday Cake Oreos all make delicious mug cakes with their own twist.
You can, but microwave the mugs one at a time for even cooking. Doubling the batter in a single large mug can cook unevenly and leave a gummy center.
This single-serve Oreo mug cake has roughly 254 calories as written with 4 Oreos and whole milk. Using fewer cookies or a lighter milk will bring the number down.
Want another quick single-serve treat? Try our soft 5 minute vanilla mug cake next.
Easy Oreo Mug Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Oreo cookies
- 3 tablespoons whole milk
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Using a food processor, blend 4 Oreo cookies until fine crumbs form.4 Oreo cookies
- Combine the Oreo crumbs, milk, and baking powder in a 6 to 8 oz. microwave safe mug.3 tablespoons whole milk, ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- Microwave for 1 minute, then add 10 seconds if still needed or until a cake tester comes out clean.
- Let cool for 2 to 3 minutes and enjoy.
Notes
- Nutritional value does not include toppings.
- You can make one or as many of these as you’d like.
- Top with any of your favorite toppings, see above for ideas.
- Cookie times vary based on microwave to microwave.
- Use ANY of your favorite oreo flavors.
- Double Stuf Oreos do not work for this recipe.
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Ok I tried this it looks kinda bad but it tastes soooo good and it’s so easy