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Microwave Mug Cake with Cake Mix
Indulge in a delectable treat with this microwave mug cake with cake mix. Enjoy a hassle-free dessert made with cake mix when you need a quick and easy dessert!
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
3 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 210 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cake mix (any flavor)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe mug, mix together the cake mix, vegetable oil, milk, egg, and salt until well combined.
- Microwave the mug on high for about 1 minute and 30 seconds, or until the cake has risen and is cooked through. The cooking time may vary depending on the wattage of your microwave, so keep an eye on it to avoid overcooking.
- Let the cake cool for a few minutes before adding any toppings you like. Some popular toppings for mug cakes include whipped cream, chocolate chips, sprinkles, or ice cream.
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Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the batter to come together more easily. Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough and chewy. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
- This recipe uses the Betty Crocker Super Moist Triple Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix but you can use any "light" and "fluffy" cake mix (check for those words on the box)
- Use the right mug size. A mug that is too large will result in a cake that is not cooked through in the center, while a mug that is too small will cause the cake to overflow. A standard 10-ounce mug is a good size!
- Check doneness by touch or with a toothpick (it should come out clean) to avoid overcooking. But note that this might vary by microwaves.
- Let the cake cool for a minute before frosting or topping it. This will help to prevent the frosting or toppings from melting.
- If you are adding chocolate chips or other add-ins, be sure to coat them in a little bit of flour before adding them to the batter. This will help to prevent them from sinking to the bottom of the cake.
Nutrition Information
Calories
210kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
80mg
(3%)
Potassium
128mg
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
311IU
(6%)
Calcium
80mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 210kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 80mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 128mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 311IU | 6% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.