Oreo Mug Cake Delight (Printer-friendly)

A quick, chocolatey dessert made with crushed Oreo cookies and simple ingredients, ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 4 Oreo cookies
02 - 3 tablespoons milk
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1 small egg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a microwave-safe mug and crush thoroughly with a fork until finely crumbled.
02 - Add milk and stir until the cookies are fully soaked and a thick paste forms.
03 - Mix in the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar if using, and baking powder until well incorporated.
04 - Add the egg and vanilla extract if using, stirring until the batter is smooth and uniform.
05 - Microwave the mug on high power for 1 minute 30 seconds. Check the cake’s firmness; if not set, microwave an additional 10–20 seconds.
06 - Allow the cake to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before enjoying directly from the mug.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Actual dessert appears in five minutes flat, no cake pan or cooling rack required.
  • That molten center stays moist even as the edges set, creating layers of texture you didn't expect from a mug.
  • You don't need to be awake or functional to make this work.
02 -
  • Going over two minutes in the microwave creates rubber instead of cake, so set a timer and actually use it.
  • The center will look slightly underdone when you pull it out, and that's exactly right because it keeps cooking as it sits.
03 -
  • Soak the Oreos longer if your milk is cold so they fully soften and integrate, otherwise you get crunchy bits that throw off the texture.
  • The egg should be at room temperature if you can manage it because cold eggs don't mix as smoothly and can create pockets of uncooked batter.
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