Iโ€™m on a mug cake streak. I have been making mug cakes every day for a sweet treat to cap off the night. Is it wrong to have cake everyday? Maybe itโ€™s wrong, but it feels so right, especially when itโ€™s Oreo mug cake!

Um, please give me all the Oreos. They are my one true store-bought cookie weakness. I just love the combination of that dark cocoa cookie and creamy center. Heck I even love ALL the seasonal varieties.

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Anyway, we almost always have a package of Oreos in the pantry โ€“ that is unless Iโ€™ve eaten them all. When I saw all those videos about the two ingredient TikTok Oreo mug cake floating around I wanted to try it too. But I almost couldnโ€™t bring myself to do it because I love eating Oreos just as they are. Plus I also have a killer mug cake recipe that is super easy and delicious.

I decided to do a side-by-side taste test. The results will shock you! Or will they?!

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I ended up liking my Oreo mug cake better. It was more moist and fluffy and it tasted more like cake. The Oreo and milk only mug cake was goodโ€ฆif youโ€™re desperate. JK JK it tastes kind of like a very dense chocolate cake. It was a little molten and gooey in the centre.

What is a mug cake?

A mug cake is a cake baked in a mug, in the microwave. Itโ€™s perfect for a single serving and super easy to make. Mug cakes are great for treats, snacks, and desserts. Maybe even in the morning? JK pls donโ€™t eat cake for breakfast. Unless itโ€™s coffee cake.

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What is TikTok Oreo mug cake?

TikTok Oreo mug cake is a mug cake recipe thatโ€™s floating around where you make a mug cake using only two ingredients: Oreos and milk. The oreos are crushed up and mixed with milk then microwaved into a cake. Obviously they are really, really easy to make.

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Mug cake tips and tricks

  • Always microwave your mug cake on a plate. Even though I have my mug cakes down to an art and I know exactly how high they will rise, I always microwave on a plate because if thereโ€™s some sort of freak accident where my mug cake overflows, I donโ€™t want to be cleaning cake out of the microwave.
  • Start off microwaving for 1 minute then add 10 seconds as you go. Some microwaves are stronger than others plus it really depends on how soft and gooey you like your cake. For my microwave, 1 minute 10 seconds is perfect.
  • Use a microwave safe mug! I probably shouldnโ€™t have to say this one, but yes, please use a microwave safe mug, not plastic.
  • For the oreo and milk only mug cake be sure to crush up your oreos as fine as possible, so that it almost looks like flour.

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What kind of mug should I use?

For my Oreo mug cake, I suggest using a mug thatโ€™s big enough to hold 1 and 3/4 cups water. To find out if you mug does this, take a measuring cup and measure out 1 3/4 cups water into your mug. There should be a little bit of space on top still. If it fits, it sits and youโ€™re good to go.

For the Oreo and milk only mug cake, you can pretty much use any mug as long as itโ€™s not tiny. There isnโ€™t a lot of rise with that mug cake, so go ahead and use your favorite mug as long as itโ€™s not an espresso cup.

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Oreo Mug Cake

This is a better tasting version, see notes for the original TikTok version!
Serves 1
4.61 from 56 votes
Prep Time 1 minute
2 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 oreos lightly crushed, plus extra to top
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tbsp chocolate chips or chopped chocolate

Special Equipment

  • microwave

Instructions

  • In a large mug, whisk together the milk and oil.
    milk, oil, and vanilla whisked together for oreo mug cake | www.iamafoodblog.com
  • In a small bowl, mix together the flour, cocoa, crushed oreos, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
    mixing flour for oreo mug cake | www.iamafoodblog.com
  • Add the flour mix to the mug and mix well until there are no lumps.
    how to make oreo mug cake | www.iamafoodblog.com
  • Sprinkle on the chocolate and extra crushed oreos, if using.
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  • Place on a microwave safe plate and microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds.
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  • Let cool slightly and enjoy!
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Notes

For the tiktok version, just do the following:
  • In a large mug, crush 6 oreos completely, until they are very fine, then stir in 1/4 cup milk.
  • Microwave (place the mug on a plate) for 75 seconds. Remove, let cool slightly and enjoy!
Note: For either version, you may want to microwave your cake for a bit longer depending on how gooey you like your cake. Microwave in 10 second increments after the first minute until itโ€™s done to your liking.

Estimated Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Oreo Mug Cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 500 Calories from Fat 196
% Daily Value*
Fat 21.8g34%
Saturated Fat 5.3g33%
Cholesterol 6mg2%
Sodium 283mg12%
Potassium 264mg8%
Carbohydrates 71.4g24%
Fiber 1.8g8%
Sugar 39.8g44%
Protein 6.6g13%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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24 Comments

  1. Madhulika says:

    5 stars
    It came out soft and every bite is devouring awesomeness. Would definitely be trying the other version too.

  2. Marionette says:

    4 stars
    Itโ€™s really easy and tastes nice , but looks nothing like the one in the picture ? and it was a bit chewy , but overall it was nice

    1. Dominika says:

      4 stars
      I have the same โ€œissueโ€ and from the other comments I think itโ€™s partially because of too much cocoa powder. It came out really dense and a bit chewy as well, still good though ?

  3. Anna says:

    5 stars
    5/5 loved the oreo mug cake! I used 1 tbsp of cocoa powder I like it very much thank you for sharing

  4. Liam meredith says:

    5 stars
    I LOVED this mug cake! it had the right texture, it was also so smooth and creamy! I tried other oreo mug cakes and this is, by far, the best!

  5. Zoya Shan says:

    I donโ€™t have cocoa powder and baking powder. I have baking soda. Can i make it?

    1. Stephanie says:

      it wonโ€™t come out the same!

  6. Becca says:

    5 stars
    Was wondering why the picture shows basically a white cake and mine, following the directions exactly with 2 tbsp of cocoa powder, is dark brown. Well it turned out delicious! I donโ€™t see how you could use anything less than 2 Tbsp of cocoa powder if you want any chocolate taste at all!

  7. Adam says:

    5 stars
    With your Oreo mug cake once done in the microwave add some ice cream, thank me later.

  8. Felicity says:

    Iโ€™m about to try it but donโ€™t really have cocoa powder, will it still taste similar/just as good without it??

    1. Stephanie says:

      hi felicity, i wouldnโ€™t recommend skipping the cocoa powder!

  9. Sapphire says:

    4 stars
    Itโ€™s pretty good. However, I wouldnโ€™t eat this often because this will be hard to clean off.

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