Oreo Mug Cake Delight (Printable Version)

A cozy chocolate mug dessert with crushed Oreos, milk, and a smooth batter prepared fast.

# Needed Ingredients:

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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)

# Preparation 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 form a thick paste.
03 - Stir in flour, sugar if using, and baking powder until evenly mixed.
04 - Add egg and vanilla extract if using, mixing until the batter is smooth and uniform.
05 - Microwave the mug on high for 1 minute 30 seconds. Check if set but still moist; if needed, microwave an additional 10–20 seconds.
06 - Allow to cool for 1–2 minutes before enjoying directly from the mug.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like real cake, not a desperate microwave hack, with that perfect balance of crispy edges and soft chocolate center.
  • You can make it in the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, which means spontaneous desserts are no longer a fantasy.
  • It uses ingredients you probably already have, so there's zero excuse to skip it next time cravings hit.
02 -
  • The microwave time is a minimum, not a guarantee, because every microwave cooks differently, so start checking at ninety seconds and never skip that step.
  • Crushing the Oreos into actual powder makes the difference between a uniform cake and one with chewy Oreo chunks that don't blend, which sounds good until the texture is inconsistent.
  • If your batter looks too thick, you can add another splash of milk, but start conservative because you can't take it back once it's in the microwave.
03 -
  • Buy a dedicated microwave-safe mug for this if you make it regularly, because the repeated heating does something to the ceramic over time and you want one you don't worry about.
  • Crush your Oreos while the mug is sitting there ready to go, because it takes so little time that doing everything in sequence keeps the momentum going.
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