Single-serving dessert emergency? Solved in 90 seconds! This fudgy, molten mug cake is packed with crunchy trail mix, colorful cookies, and melty M&M’s—perfect for when cravings strike right now.
Why You’ll Love This
✅ 2-minute magic – Faster than delivery!
🍪 Customizable – Use any mix-ins you crave.
🔥 Warm & gooey – Like a personal lava cake.
🥄 No cleanup – Mix and eat straight from the mug.
Ingredients
(1 generous serving)
Base Batter
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4 tbsp (30g) all-purpose flour
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4 tbsp (50g) sugar
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2 tbsp (10g) cocoa powder
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¼ tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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3 tbsp milk
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2 tbsp vegetable oil (or melted butter)
Mix-Ins (choose your adventure!)
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2 tbsp chocolate peanut butter trail mix
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2 tbsp crushed circus animal cookies
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1 tbsp peanut butter M&M’s
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a 12-oz microwave-safe mug, whisk:
Flour + sugar + cocoa + baking powder + salt.
2. Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in milk + oil until just combined (don’t overmix!).
3. Layer the Goodness
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Fold in half of your trail mix, cookies, and M&M’s.
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Sprinkle the rest on top (for maximum crunch).
4. Microwave
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Cook on high for 1 min 30 sec*.
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If needed, add 10-15 sec more (should be moist but not raw).
5. Cool & Devour
Let sit 2 mins (molten lava alert!), then dig in with a spoon!
Pro Tips
🔸 Mug size matters: Too small = overflow! Use at least 12oz.
🔸 Under-microwave slightly: It keeps cooking as it cools.
🔸 Substitute freely: Nutella swirl? Caramel drizzle? Yes!
Variations
🍫 S’mores: Swap mix-ins for marshmallows + graham crumbs.
🥜 Nutty Buddy: Add peanut butter + chopped Reese’s.
🍓 Berry Bliss: Fold in freeze-dried strawberries.
Serving Ideas
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À la mode: Top with vanilla ice cream.
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Midnight snack: Pair with cold milk.
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Party hack: Make multiple mugs for guests to customize!
Final Thought
This mug cake is emergency dessert at its finest—quick, customizable, and so satisfying. Warning: You might lick the mug clean.
More Mug Recipes:
☕ Cinnamon Roll in a Mug
🍌 Nutella Banana Mug Cake
🍰 Red Velvet Mug Brownie