Need a Little Treat? Here Are Five Desserts You Can Make in a Mug

If needing a sweet treat after dinner is wrong, we don’t want to be right! But we rarely feel like whipping up an entire cake or two dozen cookies to satisfy our sweet tooth. Here, we’ve rounded up five of our favorite desserts you can make in a matter of minutes with just a few ingredients, a mug, and next-to-no mess.

S’mores Gooey Chocolate Mug Cake

(image via sugar salt magic)

It’s always the right season for s’mores. Whether you’re enjoying this recipe from Sugar Salt Magic in the great outdoors or snuggling up on the couch with your favorite film, this gooey concoction of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 2½ Tbsp milk (whole)
• 1½ Tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar
• 3 Tbsp flour
• 3 tsp Dutch-processed cocoa
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• Pinch of salt
• 1 heaping tsp chocolate chips
• ½ large marshmallow
• ½ cookie (graham cracker), crumbled

Instructions:

1. Add milk, oil, and sugar to a large microwave-safe mug. Stir well with a fork.
2. Add flour, cocoa, baking powder, salt, and most of the chocolate chips, and mix until the batter is well combined.
3. Drop the marshmallow on top, then scatter over crumbled cookies and remaining chocolate chips.
4. Microwave on high for 60 seconds, then let it sit for 1 minute.

Microwave Mug Rice Krispie Treat

(image via kathleen’s cravings)

Just when you thought this nostalgic treat couldn’t be easier, try this recipe from Kathleen’s Cravings.

Ingredients:

• ½ Tbsp unsalted butter
• ¾ cup Rice Krispies cereal
• ¾ cup mini marshmallows
• Pinch of Salt (omit if using salted butter)

Instructions:

1. Melt marshmallows and butter. Add butter and marshmallows to a microwave-safe mug. Microwave for 30 seconds or until melted. (Be careful, the marshmallows will puff up – don’t let them overflow). It helps to microwave in intervals if this happens.
2. Stir in cereal. Add Rice Krispies and a pinch of salt to the melted marshmallows and butter. Stir to combine – it will be sticky and gooey. Enjoy!

Mocha Mug Cake

(image via kitchen at hoskins)

What could be better than coffee and chocolate combined to make a warm, gooey mug cake? If java brings you joy, you need this five-minute recipe from Kitchen at Hoskins stat.

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp milk
• 1 tsp instant coffee
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 3 Tbsp sugar
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• ¼ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Add milk and instant coffee to a microwave-safe coffee mug and stir until coffee is dissolved.
2. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well combined and smooth.
3. Microwave for about 90 seconds. (Do not open the microwave in between.)
4. Remove mug from microwave, top with a scoop of whipped cream, and enjoy!

Banana Mug Cake

(image via tornadough alli)

This decadent banana cake is covered in a gooey brown sugar glaze. This recipe from Tornadough Alli could double as a breakfast option.

Ingredients:

• 3 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 3 Tbsp brown sugar
• ½ tsp baking powder
• Dash of salt
• 1 Tbsp butter melted
• 1 egg lightly beaten
• 1 Tbsp milk
• 1 banana mashed
• ¼ tsp vanilla

For the Glaze:

• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1½ Tbsp butter
• ¼ tsp vanilla
• Small splash of milk

Instructions:

1. In a bowl or mug, mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Stir in butter, milk, banana, egg, and vanilla until combined.
3. Microwave for 3 minutes, checking halfway through.
4. Let sit to cool.

For the Glaze:

1. Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and microwave until bubbly. (You may need to stop a few times, as this likes to bubble very quickly.)
2. Keep microwaving for about 30-60 seconds, then stir to combine.
3. Drizzle over the top of the cake.
4. Top with sliced bananas, if desired, and enjoy!

Pumpkin Mug Cake

(image via i wash you dry)

Hey, we can’t help it: We’re fall pumpkin lovers at heart. So whether it’s already pumpkin season or you just want to pretend, turn on your favorite Halloween movie and enjoy this recipe from I Wash You Dry.

Ingredients:

• 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp white granulated sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• ¼ tsp nutmeg
• Pinch of ground clove
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• Pinch of salt
• 2 Tbsp pumpkin purée
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 3 Tbsp milk

Instructions:

1. Mix all dry ingredients together in a 12 oz mug.
2. Stir in milk, pumpkin purée, and vanilla. Mix well, especially at the bottom, so no dry bits get stuck.
3. Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Top with whipped cream and sprinkle with cinnamon if desired.