Do your kids come home from school “starving”? Sometimes you just need a little something sweet. That can hold true when your kids come home from school. Especially after a long day of learning. A single serving mug cake will satisfy that craving. Specifically an Oreo mug cake. Even better, it’s something older kids can make themselves and younger kids can help mix up. College students will love making this mug cake too because it’s so easy.
We love mug cakes in my house. They are not difficult to make, everyone can have a favorite and the ingredients are probably already in your pantry. Many of the same ingredients in my chocolate orange marbled mug cake are in this Oreo mug cake. Both use self rising flour, which is flour that includes a leavening agent eliminating the need for baking soda or baking powder. Both also use sugar and eggs. If you are a baker you surely have chocolate chips and butter. Now you are set.
What makes this mug cake so special ore the Oreo cookies tucked into the batter before microwaving it. The Oreo gets soft and a bit melty. Ok, that might not be a word but it describes what happens to the cookie. When making a mug cake you need to use a microwave safe mug. Small mugs will not work. If you are unsure, use a larger mug. When the mug cake is done, it may look a bit wet. That’s OK, it should. Once it sits for a few minutes that sheen will go away and the mug cake is ready to enjoy.
My blogger friends and I are sharing back to school ideas from breakfast to lunch to dinner to snacks and after school treats. Check out what they are sharing below. Many of the recipes are perfect for busy school days.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons self-rising flour
- 2 - 3 Oreos, divided
Instructions
- In a large coffee mug add the butter and chocolate chips. Microwave 20 - 30 seconds until the chocolate has melted.
- Stir the melted chocolate and butter to combine. Add the sugar and stir again.
- Beat in the egg until fully combined.
- Add in the flour and mix thoroughly until batter is smooth and well combined in the mug.
- Carefully drop 2 Oreo cookies into the mug, one at a time on top of each other, making sure they are fully covered by the cake batter.
- Microwave for 1 minute 30 seconds at 700W. The cake will rise then fall a little and should be a bit wet to the touch.
- Leave the mug cake to cool for 3 minutes, then top with an additional cookie, if desired. Enjoy
Notes
Adjust time according to your microwave. I used a 700W microwave. One with higher wattage may take less time.
- Baked Banana Oatmeal Cups by The Tip Garden
- Brookies by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Oreo Mug Cake by Family Around the Table
- Peanut Butter Granola Bars by Kate’s Recipe Box
- Pipérade by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Quick Tarts for School Lunches by Our Good Life
- Spiced Rack of Lamb by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Yogurt Pancakes by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Who couldn’t use a few wallet friendly recipes? It’s time to celebrate budget meals. I’ve always been diligent about my grocery budget. I try to plan meals around the weekly ads at my favorite grocery stores. I have 3 on my normal route so it’s not an inconvenience to go stop at any of them. When you take the time to plan, which is key, you can trim your grocery budget. Plus you need to get creative with what’s left in your fridge, freezer and pantry.
Maybe you’re wondering why I’d put a single serving mug cake in a budget meal post. Well, for many reasons. First, you make only what you need. If it’s just you and a friend you don’t need to make an entire cake that will either go to waste or make you feel guilty about eating (or not eating) it. It mixes up quickly and what’s really fun is each guest can make their own. The second reason is it’s a great way to use up what’s in your pantry. I had just a bit of self rising flour left, not enough for the biscuits I usually make so I used it up making this for my family. It’s made in a microwave, which I rarely use, but tastes like it’s made in the oven. Less energy saves money too. So there you have the reasons for this budget post. For more budget meal ideas check the links from my friends at the bottom of the post.
