Cake Mix Mug Cakes

red velvet cake in a mug with chocolate chips.

4.50 from 2 votes

Make a single serving cake with this cake mix mug cake recipe. Perfect for a fast late night snack or celebratory treat! Made with two ingredients and in just a minute, this is a recipe you'll memorize in no time.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: serving

Calories: 158kcal

Author: Nicole Durham

Cost: Recipe $0.16

Equipment

Ingredients

½ cup cake mix, any flavor ($0.16)
¼ cup water ($0.00)

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Instructions

Add cake mix. Measure cake mix into a microwave-safe mug. Store remaining mix in an airtight container for later use.
Add water. Pour water into the mug and mix with a fork just until no dry mix remains. Do not overmix.
Add extras. Stir in chocolate chips, sprinkles, or other add-ins if using.
Microwave. Microwave for 1 minute, until edges are set and the center looks slightly wet.
Rest. Let the cake rest 1 to 2 minutes to finish cooking and cool slightly.
Serve. Enjoy warm.

Notes

Flavor Options. Any boxed cake mix works, including chocolate, yellow, white, red velvet, spice, lemon, or strawberry. Avoid angel food cake.
Portion Tip. For a smaller mug cake, use ¼ cup cake mix and 2 tablespoons water. Microwave about 30 seconds.
Add-Ins. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons chocolate chips, sprinkles, shredded coconut, carrots, or zucchini.
Toppings. Whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar are optional.

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