Oreo Mug Chocolate Cake (Print Version)

A rich and fudgy chocolate cake made with Oreos and milk, cooked quickly in a mug.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 Oreo sandwich 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 extra crushed Oreos

# How to Make:

01 - Place Oreo cookies in a microwave-safe mug and crush thoroughly using a fork or spoon until fine crumbs form.
02 - Add milk to the crushed cookies and mix until a smooth, thick batter forms.
03 - Stir in baking powder and sugar to enhance fluffiness and sweetness, if desired.
04 - Fold chocolate chips into the batter for additional richness, if using.
05 - Microwave on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes, until the cake has risen and set but remains moist at the center; cooking times may vary with microwave wattage.
06 - Allow to cool for one minute before serving. Optionally, top with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or extra crushed Oreos.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's secretly the perfect antidote to late-night cravings when you want something rich and fudgy without heating up your whole kitchen.
  • The fact that you can make it in a mug means there's almost no cleanup, which somehow makes it taste even better.
  • Five minutes from craving to dessert is a game-changer for anyone who lives in reality.
02 -
  • Overcooking is the enemy here—the cake should feel soft and yielding, not rubbery or cake-like in the traditional sense, and that happens faster than you'd think.
  • The exact microwave time is personal to your machine's wattage, so your first attempt might need tweaking, but once you find the sweet spot you'll nail it every time.
03 -
  • Adding a tiny pinch of salt to the batter somehow makes the chocolate taste richer and more complex, like you planned this all along.
  • If you want a more indulgent experience, use whole milk instead of lower-fat options, and don't skip the chocolate chips.
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