Oreo mug chocolate cake (Print Version)

Fudgy chocolate mug cake using Oreo cookies and milk, made quickly in the microwave.

# 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 crushed Oreo crumbs

# How to Make It:

01 - Place Oreo cookies into a microwave-safe mug and crush thoroughly using a fork or spoon until fine crumbs form.
02 - Pour in milk and stir to create a smooth, thick batter.
03 - If desired, mix in baking powder and sugar to enhance fluffiness and sweetness.
04 - Fold chocolate chips into the batter for added richness, if preferred.
05 - Microwave the mug on high for 1 to 1.5 minutes until the cake rises and sets but remains slightly moist in the center.
06 - Allow the cake to cool for one minute before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, chocolate syrup, or crushed Oreos as desired.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It's faster than scrolling through your phone, and somehow more satisfying than ordering dessert.
  • No mixing bowls, no pans, no cleanup that makes you regret the whole decision.
  • The texture lands in that perfect fudgy-to-fluffy sweet spot every single time.
02 -
  • Microwave wattage matters more than you'd expect—a powerful one might finish in 60 seconds while an older one needs the full 90, so start checking early and know your machine.
  • Resist the urge to cook it longer; the cake continues setting even after you take it out, and overdone means dense and rubbery instead of fudgy and soft.
  • The Oreo cookies have enough fat and richness that you honestly don't need most of the optional additions—the base recipe alone is legitimately delicious.
03 -
  • Spray your mug with a thin coat of cooking spray before adding ingredients—it makes cleanup instant and prevents sticking even though the cake rarely sticks anyway.
  • If your microwave has a turntable, you can skip it here since the cooking time is so short and the mug is small enough that heat distributes evenly.
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