It doesn't get easier than these microwave mug recipes. I've got some eggless chocolate mug cake, microwave pizza in a mug, microwave mac and cheese in a mug and two more cake recipes. You are in for a treat!
We've all been there. Its 1AM, we are lying awake, staring at the ceiling, wondering what to eat. Maybe there's crackers lying around. But you can do better now. These easy microwave mug recipes are so quick that you'll be out of bed and eating something delicious in under 10 minutes.
I've got three different dessert recipes, a cheesy, comforting mac and cheese and a mug pizza. These may not be gourmet level, fancy stuff but trust me, it'll satisfy those cravings and how!
Quick Walk Through: Easy Microwave Mug Recipes
Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake in a Microwave
Sure to satisfy those chocolate cravings, this eggless chocolate mug cake is intensely chocolatey, moist and soft. Serve it dusted with icing sugar on top or a scoop of ice cream for extra deliciousness!
Eggless Chocolate Mug Cake
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (30 g) All purpose flour or Maida
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) Castor Sugar
- 2 tablespoons (16 g) Cocoa Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
- Salt a pinch of
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 4 tablespoons Milk chocolate small pieces
- Icing Sugar for dusting on top (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave safe mug, mix together flour, castor sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt till evenly combined.
- Add milk and vegetable oil and mix till you don't there are no visible lumps. Mix in the milk chocolate.
- Microwave for 60-90 seconds. It takes approx 90 seconds in a 800 watt microwave, but will take lesser time in a 1200 watt microwave.
- Dust with icing sugar and eat immediately.
Video
Notes
- If your mug cake is not cooked through, microwave in spurts of 30 seconds till its cooked.
- Mug cakes should be consumed immediately or they tend to dry out
- Fill your mug only ¾th of the way through
Nutrition
Microwave Pizza in a Mug
This may not taste like your favourite pizzeria, but this microwave pizza in a mug will deliver when its the middle of the night and nothing except pizza will do. There is bread, bubbly, melted cheese and loads of pizza sauce.
Microwave pizza in a mug
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons All Purpose Flour
- ⅛ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ⅛ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Oregano dried
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 1 tablespoon Pizza Sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons Mozzarella grated
- 1 teaspoon Onions chopped
- 1 teaspoon Red Bell Peppers chopped
Instructions
- Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and oregano in a microwave friendly mug till well combined.
- Add milk and mix till there are no visible lumps. Spread pizza sauce on top, add mozzarella and the toppings and microwave for 90 seconds in a 800 watt microwave or 75 seconds in a 1200 watt microwave. Eat immediately!
Video
Notes
- The cheese might bubble over while its in the microwave
- Add your favourite toppings - olives, pepperoni or skip them completely
- The dough tends to dry out if its consumed quickly, so eat it while it's still warm
Nutrition
Microwave Mac and Cheese in a Mug
We are talking legit microwave mac and cheese, but made in a mug, or bowl in this case. This is the only mug recipe that takes more than two minutes to cook because the pasta takes approx 4-5 minutes to cook in a microwave. But the wait is worth it. You'll be rewarded with cheesy, comforting mac and cheese that tastes just as good as the real deal!
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Microwave Mac and Cheese in a Mug
Equipment
- Microwave
Ingredients
- ½ cup Macaroni or any short pasta
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- ½ cup Water
- ¼ teaspoon Cornflour Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Milk
- 3 tablespoons Cheddar Cheese grated (anything except mozzarella)
Instructions
- In a large mug or a bowl (you need a larger bowl because the water bubbles up while the pasta is cooking), add pasta, salt, pepper and water and microwave for 4-5 minutes till the pasta is fully cooked. Check at 4 minutes and then cook in 30 second intervals till the pasta is done.
- Add cornflour and milk and mix well. Add cheese, give it a quick mix and microwave for another minute. Mix well and serve immediately.
Video
Notes
- The cornflour can be skipped, but it helps make a thick sauce that coats the pasta
- If you don't finish this in one go, you can save it for later. To reheat, add a splash of milk, microwave for a minute, mix and eat.
Grace says
It ruined my microwave.
Eshweta Patil says
Super easy, super yum and great taste. And it takes a total of 5 mins.
It's a fool period recipe already made it twice
Richa says
Thanks for leaving a comment! Soooo glad you liked it Eshweta
Nidhi Kenkre says
Tried this super convenient & easy to make quick mug brownie for my husband midnight bday celebrations in the month of May...since then it's been a part of our Saturday coffee table...love the ease with which you can get this sweet mug!!!❤️
Richa Gupta says
Hey Nidhi! We're glad you liked our microwave mug recipes! Thanks 🙂
Akhila says
Hey Richa,
Tried your mug cake recipe.... We are loving it. It's my son's new fav, jhat se banao phat se khalo!!!
Richa says
Yasss! Thanks for trying out this recipe Akhila and leaving a comment. So glad you liked it.
SD says
Hi Richa! I’ve tried quite a few microwave mug cakes and I must say your recipe is by far the best! The mug cake turns out so delicious and quite moist too. It keeps me going back for more and more! Almost every other night, I find myself rummaging through the fridge for some dessert and my go to is pretty much this mug cake. It’s extremely addictive and I need to tell myself not to go over board. Thank you so much for this recipe! 🙂
Richa says
You are the sweetest. This mug cake is one of my favourites too. I love reading your comments.
Deepika Mathur says
Made the mug cake! Simple and yummy. Perfect for mid night cake cravings and for when kids feel like baking a cake!
Must add: this mug cake was a saviour for lockdown bdays!l 😂
Maryann says
Hi Richa, can I substitute cocoa powder with coffee?
Richa says
Hey Maryann, that won't work. You can swap the cocoa powder for more all purpose flour and add half a teaspoon of coffee for flavour.
Maryann says
Thank you Richa. Ur the best! 🙂
Smitha says
Hi Richa,
Thanks for these three little delights. I currently do not have cocoa powder in the pantry. Is there any substitute. I have dark chocolate, can I use instead of cocoa powder.
Cheers
Smith