Oreo Chocolate Mug Cake (Printable)

A quick, fudgy chocolate cake with crushed Oreos, made in minutes using a microwave.

# What You Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 Oreo cookies
02 - 3 tablespoons milk (whole, 2%, or plant-based)

→ Optional Add-Ins

03 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon chocolate chips

→ Topping (optional)

06 - Whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or crushed Oreo cookies

# How-To:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a microwave-safe mug and crush thoroughly with a fork or spoon until fine crumbs form.
02 - Add milk to the crushed Oreos and mix until a smooth, thick batter is achieved.
03 - If desired, stir in baking powder and sugar to lighten and sweeten the batter; fold in chocolate chips for enhanced richness.
04 - Microwave on high power for 1 to 1.5 minutes until the cake rises and sets yet remains slightly moist in the center.
05 - Allow to cool for 1 minute before topping with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or extra crushed Oreos as preferred.

# Insider Tips:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes total, so you can satisfy a chocolate craving without overthinking it.
  • You probably already have all the ingredients at home waiting in your pantry.
  • The texture is surprisingly rich and fudgy, not like a sad microwave attempt at baking.
02 -
  • Overcooking is the enemy here—even an extra 30 seconds can turn your fudgy cake into a rubbery sponge, so stay close to the microwave and learn your machine's quirks.
  • Microwave wattage varies wildly, so the first time you make this, aim for the lower end of the time range and add seconds if needed rather than starting at two minutes.
03 -
  • Use a larger mug than you think you need because the cake rises dramatically and will bubble over the edges if you crowd it.
  • If you want extra fudginess, pull it out when it still jiggles slightly in the very center—the carryover cooking from the hot mug will set it perfectly.
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