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Home » Desserts » Oreo Mug Cake Recipe

Oreo Mug Cake Recipe

20 Comments By Jesseca on July 25, 2023

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This Oreo Mug Cake is the ultimate three-ingredient wonder! It is so simple, it practically whips itself up! With just a few pantry staples and a microwave, you can go from craving to devouring in under five minutes. So, the next time you’re in desperate need of a delicious dessert fix, skip the hassle and embrace the mug life – your taste buds will thank you!

Searching for even more delicious mug recipes? Try my Microwave Lemon Cake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake or Microwave Rice Krispie Treat!

bite of oreo cake on a fork over a blue mug

Why You’ll Love This Mug Recipe

  • Minimal Ingredients: You only need three items to make this quick microwave cake recipe.
  • Perfect Sweet Fix: I’m PICKY about my mug cakes, and this is by far one of my favorites.
  • Family Favorite Recipe: My boys beg for this as an after dinner treat.

Have you seen the viral Oreo and milk mug cake floating around the web? The claim was that you can combine crushed cookies with milk and heat in the microwave for a cake- ready in minutes. Too good to be true? Nope. It’s real and it is DELICIOUS.

This recipe was incredibly surprising for so many reasons. I expected the texture to be off, but it was surprisingly light (or lighter than I’d planned for). I did add the extra ingredient of baking powder to get more cake like vs dense and chewy- Which worked beautifully. If you want a super fast cake treat, but don’t want to turn on the oven, this is for you.

Inspired by the viral TikTok recipe, with a minor adjustment. You have to give this one a try!

oreo mug cake ingredients on a white table top

Oreo Microwave Cake Ingredients

If you are new to the world of mug cakes. this is the perfect recipe to start with. It’s impossible to mess up and gives you a good chocolate flavor. Ready in about 2 minutes, you just can’t help but give it a try. Here is what you need:

  • Oreo Cookies– So far we have only tried them with the classic chocolate flavor, but we look forward to using some of their more seasonal flavors as well.
  • Baking Powder: I have made with and without baking powder. With gives the texture a nice little change that makes it 100% worth it.
  • Milk– Try not to use anything under 2%

TIP: For a good cake texture you really need to blend the cookies into a powder. I use a high powered blender (affiliate) or my food processor (affiliate).

milk in a measuring spoon over the top of a blue mug

How to Make Oreo Mug Cake in the Microwave

Our microwave is 950 watts. A higher wattage microwave will take less time to cook. If yours is a lower wattage you may need to add additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.

If you are unsure, I always suggest starting with a lower time and adjusting from there.

  1. PREP: Mist the inside of a mug with baking spray. This is going to help keep the cake from sticking to the sides and make it more enjoyable to eat. Set the mug aside.
  2. COOKIES: Blend or process the oreo cookies until fine crumbs.
  3. MIX: Stir the crumbs, baking powder, and milk into the prepared mug cuntil combined.
  4. COOK: Heat in the microwave for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
  5. ENJOY: Cool 1 minute and enjoy.

TIP: The cooking time may vary depending on the microwave wattage.

Helpful Tools

  • Blender or Food Processor: The secret to making this single serve cake is to crush the cookies finely. I suggest using a food processor (affiliate) or a high powered blender (affiliate). You want them to be almost like a powder.
  • Mug: This recipe doesn’t need anything fancy, you can actually use almost any mug. But I really love this mug set (affiliate).
  • Mini Whisk: Mixing the batter fully is key to a good cake. I love these mini whisks (affiliate). I also use them for hot chocolate, carnation, and even whipping eggs for scrambles.
oreo mug cake in a blue cup with whipped cream

Recipe Notes:

Can I use any flavor of Oreo cookies for this mug cake?

Absolutely! Feel free to experiment with different Oreo flavors to create your perfect mug cake.

Can I make this mug cake without baking powder?

While baking powder helps the mug cake rise, you can try omitting it for a denser texture, though it might not be as fluffy.

What size mug do I need for a mug cake?

Regular sized mugs will work great for this recipe. However, if you want to double the recipe I recommend cooking them both separately.

Can I double the recipe to make a larger mug cake?

Yes, you can double the ingredients, but ensure you use a larger microwave-safe container to accommodate the increased volume.

Why did my mug cake burn?

It is incredibly important to check the wattage of your microwave and adjust the cooking time accordingly. Our microwave is 950 watts. A higher wattage microwave will take less time to cook. If yours is a lower wattage you may need to add additional 30 seconds to 1 minute.
If you are unsure, I always suggest starting with a lower time and adjusting from there.

bite of oreo cake on a fork with whipped cream

More Must-Try Mug Recipes

  • Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

  • Lemon Mug Cake

  • Nutella Mug Cake

  • Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

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4.54 from 15 votes

Microwave Oreo Mug Cake Recipe

Created by: Jesseca

Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Prep Time 3 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 minute minute
Total Time 4 minutes minutes
1 serving
This easy Oreo Mug Cake uses only 3-ingredients and takes less than 5 minutes to prepare! Perfect for a super fast treat that is a single serving. Inspired by the viral TikTok recipe, with a minor adjustment. You have to give this one a try!
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 4 oreo cookies
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Mist the inside of a mug with baking spray. This is going to help keep the cake from sticking to the sides and make it more enjoyable to eat. Set the mug aside.
  • Blend or process the oreo cookies until fine crumbs.
  • Stir the crumbs, baking powder, and milk into the prepared mug cuntil combined.
  • Heat in the microwave for 1 minute. Check the cake and if it needs more time microwave for an additional 30 seconds. *See notes
  • Cool 1 minute and enjoy.
  • TIP: The cooking time may vary depending on the microwave wattage. See note.

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Notes

If you are unsure of your microwave wattage, I always suggest starting with a lower time and adjusting from there.

Equipment

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Silicone Spatula
Black Mug

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  1. Eloise says

    September 25, 2023

    This needs sugar. I made it and it does not taste very good at all.

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      September 25, 2023

      Hi Eloise, did you use the oreo cookie brand? I’ve never had it not sweet enough

      Reply
  2. Ashley Kieser says

    September 6, 2023

    5 stars
    Wow I am amazed. My eight year old has been begging to make this for him. Reluctantly I gave in. I am so glad I did. This is the easiest one person dessert. I am a fan and will be trying different Oreo flavors. Thank you for share his recipe!!

    Reply
  3. Tayvin says

    August 31, 2023

    4 stars
    Worked great, good texture and overall pretty good exept for taste. It was a little bland so I would put like vanilla extract and/or sugar or something in it to get a bit more flavor. Or just eat it with something like ice cream. I dunno. But yeah, improve the flavor of it and I think it would be the perfect quick desert.

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      September 1, 2023

      Thanks for the feedback, Tayvin.

      Reply
  4. Abi says

    August 26, 2023

    5 stars
    LOVE IT. period

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    • Jesseca says

      August 27, 2023

      Thank you for taking the time to review and comment, Abi. Love getting feedback.

      Reply
  5. Anas says

    July 21, 2023

    I used this recipe and it burned the cake

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    • Jesseca says

      July 21, 2023

      Hi Anas, I’m sorry that happened. Do you happen to know what wattage you have on your microwave? In the notes of the recipe it mentions maybe needing less time for higher wattage.

      Reply
  6. Laura Beth says

    July 17, 2023

    5 stars
    My daughter loves making these! We followed the recipe and it came out perfect! Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      July 17, 2023

      I’m so glad your daughter likes this recipe, Laura!

      Reply
  7. Dax says

    July 12, 2023

    3 stars
    So I made this, followed the recipe, yet the cake didn’t rise. I’m pretty sure my microwave has a higher wattage, yet putting it in there for 2 minutes total (split up to check) it only turned out gummy, like I ate a warm gummy from a car in 106 degree weather, so it wasn’t cooking through. I did use a pack of mini Oreos because it seemed like a pretty close ratio, but I don’t know if I did anything wrong or if this is how it’s supposed to turn out.

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      July 13, 2023

      Hi Dax. I’ll remake this today live on my instagram feed. You should be able to watch the video and see how it turns out.

      Reply
  8. fing says

    July 10, 2023

    my microwave is the same wattage i followed the steps closely but it burnt and now my whole house smells horrible YOU NEED TO FIX THIS

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      July 11, 2023

      I’ve made this recipe over a dozen times without that problem. Did you check it as it at a lower time as suggested in the recipe?

      Reply
  9. Kiara says

    June 16, 2023

    4 stars
    It was really good 😊 even though it didn’t come out correctly but it still taste good if you want a delicious snack and you only have 5 minutes it’s good for you.

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      June 17, 2023

      Thank you, Kiara. I always love helpful feedback and hearing that people like my recipes.

      Reply
  10. Stevie says

    March 19, 2023

    5 stars
    this is a keeper! I’ve tried so many other recipes that just didn’t work. this oreo mug cake worked like a charm. I don’t think I ground the cookies up enough though, because it was a little gritty, but the end result was delicious, moist, and chocolatey. I used mint oreos and substituted half and half for the milk. thank you thank you thank you

    Reply
    • Jesseca says

      March 19, 2023

      Hit Stevie, I’ll have to give this a try with mint Oreos! It sounds like a delicious substitute.

      Reply
  11. xanthie says

    January 31, 2023

    so gooodddddddd

    Reply

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