15 Mug Cake Recipes for a Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Treat! (2024)

Mug cakes require minimal effort, equipment(AKA a microwave, a spoon, and a mug), and time! Whether you want to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your friends or just want to show yourself some love, these mug cakes are the perfect treat. You probably already have most of these ingredients on hand, so grab a mug and spread the love with one of these recipes from theFood Monster App.

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1.Chocolate Mug Cake

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Nora Schlesinger‘s Chocolate Mug Cake recipe is a classic. It’s gooey, chocolatey, and only takes five minutes to make! This recipe is gluten-free but, if you aren’t gluten-free and just have regular flour on hand that’s okay too!

2. Snickerdoodle Mug Cake

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Everyone knows that the best part of a cookie is the soft, gooey middle… Melanie Sorrentino‘s Snickerdoodle Mug Caketastes exactly like the soft fluffy middle of a snickerdoodle. This one only takes 2 minutes to make and only requires 6 pantry ingredients.

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3. Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake

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This Pumpkin Spice Mug Cakeby Annie Markowitz is perfect to start your day with! Start Valentine’s Day feeling sweet with this healthy, oil-free treat.

4.Cookies and Cream Mug Cake

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Make Melanie Sorrentino‘sCookies and Cream Mug Cake if you need a perfect way to portion desserts so that you can still enjoy an indulgent treat without being tempted by a whole, decadent cake.

5.Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

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Try Melanie Sorrentino‘s Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake recipe for a yummy breakfast, snack, or dessert! One minute and six ingredients for the most adorable mini cinnamon rolls you’ve ever seen!

6.Peanut Butter Brownie Mug Cake

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Melanie Sorrentino‘sPeanut Butter Brownie Mug Cake is the ultimate indulgent dessert for when you just need some fudgy chocolatey goodness. This one is also really good for when you’re trying to impress someone special on a budget.

7.90-Second Cookies and Cream Mug Cake

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Inka Szot‘s 90-Second Cookies and Cream Mug Cake is moist, sweet, a tiny bit chocolatey, and totally stuffed with pieces of chocolate sandwich cookies. When you bite into this dessert you’re going to experience a rich decadent cake followed by the soft cookies and the creamy topping.

8.Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Mug Cake

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Melanie Sorrentino‘s quick and easy Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Mug Cake is infused with the pumpkin spice flavors you have come to love. The fluffy little cakes are extra sweet with the addition of chocolate chips.

9.Banana Bread Mug Cake

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Sweet breakfast or healthy dessert?Melanie Sorrentino‘s Banana Bread Mug Cakeis gluten-free, has no refined sugars, and you probably already have all the ingredients at home.

10.Oil-Free Chocolate Mug Cake

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Look how cute this littleOil-Free Chocolate Mug Cakeby Annie Markowitz is!This one takes just 5 minutes to make, it’s oil-free and low in sugar but it tastes so indulgent, especially with the optional sugar-free frosting on top!

11.Cinnamon Apple Mug Cake

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Philipp Ertl‘sCinnamon Apple Mug Cake is perfect if you have an apple on hand and need an excuse to use it! It requires a blender so the batter is extra smooth and rich!

12.Lemon Zucchini Mug Cake

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Light, refreshing, and super simple! ThisLemon Zucchini Mug Cakeby Emily Brees takes two minutes to make and results in a moist and delicious cake that you can’t resist!

13.Fudgy, Gooey Cake for One

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Just look at Michaell Johnson‘sFudgy, Gooey Cake for One. The name doesn’t even do the picture justice.This moist chocolate cake dessert is a total dream!

14.Coconut Lemon Mug Cake

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Taylor Kiser‘s fresh and light Coconut Lemon Mug Cake is a delicious dessert that’s ready in under five minutes! Ridiculously simple, sweet, and tangy lemony deliciousness is happening inside this mug of happiness.

15. Single Serving Cherry Crumble

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Sarah Pether‘sSingle Serving Cherry Crumble is perfect if you aren’t a fan of the usual cakey dessert! This one requires an oven but it’s so worth the extra effort!

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15 Mug Cake Recipes for a Quick and Easy Valentine’s Day Treat! (2024)

FAQs

Why is my mug cake so dry? ›

Many protein mug cake recipes suffer from dryness because they don't contain enough fat. They use wheat or oat flour, protein powder, and no eggs or oils. Naturally, it's going to be very dry with these ingredients.

Why are mug cakes so dense? ›

You didn't use self-rising flour

This type of flour gives these baked goods a light and fluffy consistency. Without all the right science involved with flour and other ingredients, cakes can be too dense and dry.

Why are mug cakes popular? ›

What makes these cakes so special, however, is that they can be cooked in the microwave. It takes little to no time to prepare and bake (it takes me on average five minutes, depending on how together I am). It's easily accessible for anyone, but they truly shine in a college dorm.

Why does my mug cake taste bitter? ›

If you purposely or accidentally used baking soda instead of baking powder without making any changes to your recipe, you'll definitely end up with a bitter taste. Remember, baking soda is an alkaline, or base, ingredient that naturally has a bitter taste. Baking powder is a multi-ingredient leavener.

Can you eat mug cake cold? ›

This cake is perfect as is or with a little dollop of something special on top like whipped cream, melted peanut butter, or a little spread of frosting. However you decide to eat it: hot or cold, with toppings or without; you're going to be so thankful you've got this quick and easy desert in your repertoire!

Can I use both butter and oil in cake? ›

If you were to use exclusively oil, the cake would turn out much denser than you may have intended. If you're unsure, it's safest to use a 50/50 combination of butter and oil instead of replacing the butter completely.

How do you make a cake light and fluffy? ›

Room Temperature Butter / Don't Over-Cream

Most cakes begin with creaming butter and sugar together. Butter is capable of holding air and the creaming process is when butter traps that air. While baking, that trapped air expands and produces a fluffy cake. No properly creamed butter = no air = no fluffiness.

Does simple syrup make cake soggy? ›

Brushing a cake with syrup adds moistness and flavor, especially if you've used something interesting in the syrup. Citrus zest, vanilla beans, liqueurs, and other flavors will make a plain cake more delicious. You can overdo it, of course. Too much syrup will make the cake soggy.

Can you eat mug cake batter? ›

Let's make this simple: No. Eating uncooked dough or batter can make you severely sick.

What is the most popular mug shape? ›

Bistro Coffee Mugs

This classic Euro shape has been the preference of coffee houses around the globe for years. With a gentle bowl shape, the Bistro is ideal for gently blending drinks both behind the bar and at the table.

Why are cupcakes so expensive? ›

Many people ask me why cupcakes are sometimes more expensive than ordering a whole cake… the answer is because cupcakes are basically mini cakes that are being decorated individually:) so they end up being more time consuming and more time taken means it will cost more!

How do you keep a mug cake moist? ›

Without eggs, which add moisture as well as height, the mug cake needs something saucy—nut butter, caramel sauce, or chocolate sauce—to give it a moist, rich texture and pack in more flavor.

Why is my mug cake not soft? ›

Why is my chocolate mug cake rubbery or dry? A rubbery mug cake is indicative of being overcooked, or incorrect measurements. Please be precise with the measurements and stop cooking once the cake is soft but not wet on the top.

How can I make my cake not dry? ›

  1. Follow recipe directions and measure ingredients carefully, especially leavening (usually baking powder and/or baking soda). ...
  2. Add an extra egg and reduce the other liquid in the recipe by 1/4 cup. ...
  3. Don't overbake the cake. ...
  4. If your cake is dry after baking, you can use a simple syrup to moisten it.
May 13, 2023

How can I moisten a dry cake? ›

But there's no need to panic - there's an easy way to fix a dry cake. Simply soak your cake in milk for 30 minutes to an hour. The milk will help to rehydrate the cake, making it moist and delicious. Just be sure to brush off any excess milk before serving.

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