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The Best Five Minute Oreo Mug Cake

Published: Aug 7, 2023 · Modified: Aug 23, 2023 by Zoha · This post may contain affiliate links · 27 Comments

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This Oreo Mug Cake is the dessert you've been dreaming of: it is unbelievably easy to make, takes only one mug and 5 minutes to come together, and tastes divine. It is chocolate heaven - rich, moist, and bursting with the yummy chocolate flavor.

In fact, of all my mug cake recipes so far (chocolate mug cake, red velvet mug cake, and carrot mug cake), this one takes the win in a sweeping victory. So, let's make it, shall we?!

spoon taking bite out of oreo chocolate mug cake revealing moist chocolatey interior, pic from the top

WHAT MAKES THIS THE BEST OREO MUG CAKE

Now - why do I say this is the BEST Oreo Mug Cake? Because it has the perfect moist, tender texture you want in a chocolate cake while being delicious. I know there are many recipes on the internet for Oreo mug cakes, including the TikTok viral one that has only Oreos and milk in it. But many of these recipes make mug cakes with a dense, muddy texture, which can become overwhelming after just a couple of bites.

So yes, while this recipe has a few more ingredients, the cake is absolutely worth it, and you will have no problem wiping off the full mug in no time!

oreo chocolate mug cake in a glass mug topped with melted chocolate and crushed oreos

INGREDIENTS NEEDED

Here's what you will need for this recipe (be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the exact quantities):

  • 6 Oreos - I use the regular kind, but you're also welcome to use double stuffed!
  • 4 tablespoon whole milk
  • 2 teaspoon neutral tasting oil, like vegetable or canola
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon all purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • ⅓ teaspoon baking powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt, or just a pinch

HOW TO MAKE AN OREO MUG CAKE

Check out this short video in which I have demonstrated how to make this cake:

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It doesn't get much simpler. Here's what you do:

  • Take a microwave safe mug (at least 10oz), and add the milk and Oreos to it
  • Using a fork, crush the Oreos until they form a paste of sorts. This will be a bit tougher at first, but as the Oreos soak the milk, they will become softer, and much easier to smash
  • Mix in the oil and vanilla, followed by the sugar
  • Sift in the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt, and stir with the same fork until everything is combined. No need to mix for longer (in fact, avoid it)
  • And that's it! If you want, you can dip a full Oreo inside the mug cake, too
  • Microwave for 60-90s on high until the cake is done. For me, this usually takes around 80-90 seconds
  • Serve with some melted chocolate (if you throw chocolate chips onto the cake while it's hot, they will melt themselves), and crushed up Oreos. Don't skip these, as they add so much flavor and texture to the cake
  • Enjoy warm and find yourself in chocolate heaven!!
oreo chocolate mug cake in a glass mug  with more oreos in background
oreo chocolate mug cake in a glass mug  with more oreos in background, picture from the top

HOW LONG TO MICROWAVE AN OREO MUG CAKE

Figuring out the perfect amount of time to microwave a mug cake can be tricky. This is because mug cakes cook so quickly, that there is very little margin of error. They can go from undercooked to overcooked and dry within seconds. Not to mention, the exact time varies depending on your microwave and the kind of mug you are using. For instance, a wider mug with more surface area will cook faster than a narrower mug with more height to it.

But worry not, it is not a lost cause! Here's what I recommend:

  • Keep an eye on the microwave through the window the entire time. Don't open it in the first 60 seconds
  • Between 60-90 seconds, there will come a time when the cake is no longer rapidly rising - this means it is close to being cooked and setting
  • You can quickly pause the microwave and check if you see any raw batter on top of the cake. If you do, quickly microwave for another 10-15 seconds
  • Check again and microwave for a few more seconds if needed. Stop microwaving as soon as the cake looks done with no wet batter on it

Essentially, it is okay to pause the microwave and check the cake, but you want to do this as infrequently as possible, and as quickly as possible. Otherwise, you risk the cake sinking due to the temperature changes.

If you are worried about getting the time right, here's my suggestion:

  • If you prefer your cake to be gooey and moist (and don't mind some 'lava' inside), go for 70 seconds
  • If you want your cake to be fully baked (but still moist), go for 90 seconds

And if you don't get it perfect the first time around, you will get it right the next time! This is an easy enough cake for some trial and error 🙂

oreo chocolate mug cake in a glass mug topped with melted chocolate and crushed oreos, picture from the top
oreo chocolate mug cake with a bite taken out of it revealing moist chocolatey interior

RELATED RECIPES

If you enjoy this cake, check out the other mug cakes in my "Midnight Mug Cake" series!

  • Chocolate mug cake
  • Red velvet mug cake
  • Carrot mug cake

And don't forget to leave a review if you try this recipe 🙂

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oreo chocolate mug cake in a glass mug topped with melted chocolate and crushed oreos

BEST FIVE MINUTE OREO MUG CAKE RECIPE


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4.6 from 16 reviews

  • Author: Zoha
  • Total Time: 5 min
  • Yield: 1
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Description

This Oreo Mug Cake is the dessert you've been dreaming of: it is unbelievably easy to make, takes only one mug and 5 minutes to come together, and tastes divine. It is chocolate heaven - rich, moist, and bursting with the yummy chocolate flavor. 


Ingredients

  • 4 tbsp milk
  • 6 Oreos
  • 2 tsp oil
  • ½ tsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp sugar
  • 2 tsp all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp cocoa powder
  • ⅓ tsp baking powder
  • ⅛ tsp salt
  • Optional but strongly recommended: chocolate chips and Oreos for serving

Instructions

  • Take a microwave safe mug (10-12oz capacity)
  • Add the milk and Oreos, and use a fork to crush the Oreos fully until the mixture resembles a paste of sorts
  • Add the oil, vanilla and sugar, and use the same fork to stir until combined
  • Lastly, sift in the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Use the fork to gently mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix
  • Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds (it takes me around 85s) until the cake is fully cooked
  • While still warm, sprinkle over chocolate chips so they melt from the heat of the cake. Spread the chocolate, and top off with crushed Oreos
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • I recommend reading the blog post above for my tips and tricks on getting the cooking time just right for this cake
  • Prep Time: 3 min
  • Cook Time: 2 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

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  1. Wishours says

    August 08, 2023 at 5:52 am

    Thank you for this nice list . this article is awesome and really helpful and everyone can use it as a reference to build backlinks
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    Reply
  2. Ava says

    August 10, 2023 at 11:54 pm

    This is a really cool must have recipe for sweet tooths like me

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      August 14, 2023 at 1:37 pm

      Yes I totally agree! <3

      Reply
    • ariana says

      January 24, 2025 at 1:33 pm

      awesome. love. perfect

      Reply
      • Ayezah says

        April 04, 2025 at 11:48 pm

        Hey
        I have a question
        Can we skip cocoa powder??

        Reply
  3. Ananya says

    August 30, 2023 at 2:52 pm

    My son loves mug cakes. I tried this recipe… so easy n quick.. it w turned out delicious..yummm. My son absolutely loved it.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      September 08, 2023 at 9:10 pm

      Isn't it so great!? I can't get enough of it ❤️

      Reply
  4. Sakeena says

    September 12, 2023 at 2:43 pm

    I tried this one with my 4 year old and it turned out absolutely Amazing! Super easy and quick! Thank youu

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      September 14, 2023 at 2:30 pm

      YAYYY!!!!

      Reply
  5. Nida says

    September 14, 2023 at 7:31 pm

    Best mugcake ever

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      September 26, 2023 at 2:38 am

      Yay thank you so much!!

      Reply
  6. Zehra says

    January 03, 2024 at 6:02 pm

    If you’re looking for a dense chocolatey chocolate cake, this is it! So good and so quick for fulfilling that chocolate craving with minimum fuss

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      January 05, 2024 at 2:14 pm

      Right!? That's why I love this recipe too!

      Reply
  7. Zee says

    January 05, 2024 at 9:42 am

    This is my favorite mug cake recipe ever! The texture is unbelievable

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      January 05, 2024 at 2:10 pm

      Yay!!

      Reply
  8. Courtenay says

    January 26, 2024 at 6:03 pm

    This is a simple and wonderful recipe. Comes out right every time. In my microwave, it takes almost three minutes, but otherwise exactly as described.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      February 21, 2024 at 3:33 am

      Thank you so so much, Courtenay! Glad you like the recipe!

      Reply
  9. Angelina Liu says

    January 27, 2024 at 8:41 pm

    Tried it out after having a huge craving for chocolate cake. I did the exact measurements but the mug cake was a tad bit dry. Still alright for something quick.

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      February 21, 2024 at 3:31 am

      Thank you for trying, Angelina! I think the cake being dry is likely due to cooking too long in the microwave, as your microwave may be a bit stronger than mine. If you try again, it should be better be reducing the time by at least 10 seconds

      Reply
  10. Sawyer Jones says

    November 30, 2024 at 8:09 pm

    Maybe I was a bit harsh I’ll give a 3

    Reply
  11. Rachna says

    December 29, 2024 at 1:36 pm

    So good!

    Reply
  12. Tay says

    January 18, 2025 at 8:01 pm

    This mug cake did not rise, and just tasted weird, it did have a cakey texture but it also had unmixed bits in it. Would not try again

    Reply
  13. Ivy says

    January 25, 2025 at 6:29 am

    I was skeptical of this because I have tried several chocolate mug cakes before and they always “fill the void” but aren’t 100% satisfying. I was also annoyed that this takes 10 ingredients whereas another Oreo mug cake I made only used 3 ingredients. Y’all!!!! I AM SO GLAD I TOOK THE EXTRA EFFORT AND STEPS TO MAKE THIS! It really is not hard, just requires a few more ingredients but it is 100% worth it! Is there anyway we can use 4 Oreos instead of 6? How would you reduce the other ingredients to make this work?

    Reply
  14. Ashton Harris says

    January 29, 2025 at 12:42 pm

    The greatest mug cake I have ever had! It’s very flavorful and moist! I have made this multiple times now. It goes great with a scoop of ice cream!

    Reply
    • Zoha says

      January 29, 2025 at 4:45 pm

      its always nice to have a quick dessert in your back pocket ready to go haha!

      Reply
  15. Zaineb says

    March 02, 2025 at 1:05 pm

    Love it. This cake is so yummy. Made this countless times. I love how your mug cakerecipes don't have eggs in it. This is by far the best oreo cake recipe. The flavors are so well balanced, It isn't overly sweet and the chocolatey goodness that comes through the oreos is so nice.
    Best comfort food for days when you need something sweet like a warm hug for the soul.

    Reply
  16. MD says

    March 16, 2025 at 7:53 am

    This actually worked! Most of the time when I make mug cake they always are either raw or disgusting, but this recipe is perfect!!!

    Reply
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