3 Delicious Mug Cakes You Can Whip Up In 2 Minutes or Less

By The Spruce

Updated 06/02/18

There’s nothing quite like warming up by the fireplace with a warm mug of…dessert. These three (literal) cup cakes are cooked in and enjoyed right from the mug. From Nutella to red velvet lava and caramel apple, each of these delectable cakes is ready after 1 minute or less in the microwave. Cheers! 

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    Nutella Mug Cake

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    This gloriously simple mug cake recipe puts you just 60 seconds away from a super indulgent dessert for Nutella lovers looking to satisfy a craving in a hurry. With ingredients you probably already have on hand, this is a perfect sweet treat for one!

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    Caramel Apple Mug Cake

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    In just under two minutes, you can have a single serving of warm, gooey Caramel Apple Cake. Throw these simple ingredients into a mug and top it all off with a crumbly streusel and syrupy caramel sauce.

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    Red Velvet Lava Mug Cake

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    Satisfy an emergency sweet tooth with a simple mug cake that's still ultra tasty and elegant. With a chocolate truffle molten center, this Red Velvet Mug Cake can be made in just under 2 minutes, make it a dangerously easy indulgence you can make any day of the week.