Hey there! If you’re hunting for some easy and delicious mug cake recipes, you’re in the right place. I’ve pulled together 11 of my favorites that I think you’re really going to enjoy.
Mug cakes have come a long way from being just a quirky trend. They’ve carved out their own little corner in the home-baking world—and honestly, I get the appeal. Sometimes you just want cake now, without the hassle of baking a full one or ending up with a week’s worth of leftovers.
Whether it’s portion control, convenience, or just the joy of whipping up something sweet on a whim, these single-serve cakes hit the spot.
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Keto chocolate mug cake magic—rich, low-carb, and ready in a minute. Mix, microwave, and top with your favorites. Dessert without the sugar crash? Yes, please.

This 5-minute Funfetti mug cake is pure joy in a cup—vanilla, sprinkles, and sweet simplicity. Microwave magic topped with whatever creamy bliss you’re craving.
Love snickerdoodles? Me too! This mug cake nails that cinnamon-sugar vibe—warm, buttery, and ready fast. It’s your favorite cookie, reimagined as a cozy, single-serve treat.
Not quite classic shortcake—but absolutely delicious. This strawberry mug cake is light, fresh, and topped with sweet berries and whipped cream. Summer vibes in a mug!
With a single serving mug cake, you never have to worry about overindulging! Oreo mug cake = instant portion control for your cookie obsession. Mix, microwave, and enjoy your favorite Oreo flavor in a warm, gooey, one-cup wonder.
Too lazy to measure? Same. Enter the 3-2-1 mug cake hack: mix two cake mixes (one must be angel food), then just add water and microwave. Dessert = done.
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This mug cake is my go-to when I want that warm, spiced flavor fast. I hand-grate the carrots (fine grate works best so they cook quickly), then mix them with flour, brown and white sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla, and milk. Sometimes I throw in pecans, raisins, or a little extra cinnamon if I’m feeling fancy. Timing might take a little experimenting, but it’s totally worth it.
Apple pie in a mug? Yes, please. When I want that cozy, cinnamon-apple goodness without firing up the oven, this is my move. I use a 14-ounce mug and layer fresh apples (or pie filling—no judgment) with the batter, then top it off with cinnamon sugar. Sometimes I swap in blueberries or cherries just to shake things up. It’s fast, warm, and hits the pie-craving spot.

Only four ingredients stand between me and this pumpkin mug cake—and yes, it’s as easy as it sounds. Mix pumpkin, flour, sweetener, and spices, pop it in the microwave, and boom: cozy fall flavors in under two minutes. It’s simple, satisfying, and seriously pumpkin-packed.

When I’m craving something bright and sweet, this gluten-free lemon mug cake hits the spot. Use a gluten-free flour blend, mix it with sugar, baking powder, salt, lemon juice, egg, vanilla, oil, and non-dairy milk—and yes, it rises beautifully. The icing? Just powdered sugar and lemon juice. It’s zingy, refreshing, and worth the extra microwave minute.

By now, you know the mug cake drill—but this red velvet version? Total showstopper. It’s my all-time favorite cake, now in cozy, single-serve form. Mix flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, buttermilk, butter, vanilla, and just enough red food coloring to make it pop. After a quick microwave minute, I top it with cream cheese frosting and dive in. Rich, velvety, and downright divine.
The bottom line
Whether you make a mug cake from scratch or a mug cake with a cake mix, the result will be a perfectly portioned mug full of yummy goodness! A perfect way to end the day!

11 YUMMY Ways To Make Mug Cake
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Ingredients
- Keto Chocolate Mug Cake
- 5- Minute Funfetti Mug Cake
- Snickerdoodle Mug Cake
- Strawberry Shortcake Mug Cake
- Oreo Mug Cake
- 3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake
- Easy Carrot Cake Mug Cake
- Apple Pie Mug Cake
- Pumpkin Mug Cake
- Gluten Free Lemon Mug Cake
- Red Velvet Mug Cake