This Oreo Mug Cake is the ultimate quick and easy sweet treat, ready in under five minutes! It’s rich, chocolatey, and features a hidden Oreo surprise in the center.
Ingredients:
- 5 original Oreos
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tablespoon caster (superfine) sugar
- 1 tablespoon plain (all-purpose) flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions:
- Prepare the batter:
In a large microwave-safe mug (with a capacity of at least 350 mL / 12.5 oz), mash together 4 of the Oreos with the milk until mostly dissolved. Add the caster sugar, flour, baking powder, and cocoa powder, and stir until well combined. - Add the surprise Oreo:
Press the extra Oreo into the center of the batter, then cover it with the remaining mixture. - Microwave:
Microwave on full power for 1 minute (based on an 1100-watt microwave), or until no raw batter is visible. Enjoy immediately!
Notes:
- Storage: This mug cake is best eaten right away. It’s not suitable for storing.
- Substitutions & Tips:
- Oreos: Feel free to use any brand of chocolate sandwich cookies.
- Milk: This recipe works with dairy or non-dairy milk substitutes (soy milk works particularly well).
- Sugar: Regular granulated sugar can be used if you don’t have caster sugar. The texture may be a bit denser.
- Flour: You can omit the baking powder if you use self-raising flour instead of plain flour.
- Cocoa Powder: Ensure you’re using unsweetened cocoa powder, not hot cocoa mix.
- Troubleshooting:
If your cake turns out rubbery, make sure to stir the Oreos and milk thoroughly for about 1 minute before adding the other ingredients. Also, be careful not to overcook the cake—1 minute is typically enough for most microwaves!