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Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

Written by Tegan Jones
Tegan is a passionate journalist, writer and editor. She writes about lifestyle tips on Lifehack.
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In the last twelve months I’ve noticed a steady rise in mug cake photos and written accolades over all of my social media networks. I really didn’t understand what all the fuss was about, especially considering that most seemed like a desperate attempt at making a quick dessert out of the few ingredients people had in their fridges.

Oh, how wrong I was.

After trying one or seven of these fabled entities myself, I was a convert. I also discovered that they can be of a far higher quality than I ever imagined, which we’re going to see through the collection of 20 mug cake recipes I’ve compiled for you. As an added bonus, they’re one thing that won’t disappoint you when they’re finished in three minutes.

1. Nutella Mug Cake

Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

    Recipe Source: Be What We Love

    This is so beautiful that I almost shed a tear. It also puts my after school Nutella sandwiches to shame.

    2. Double Lemon Mug Cake

    Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

      Recipe Source: The Boomer Brief

      I have to admit that prior to writing this article, I always considered mug cakes as something one used primarily for chocolatey treats. This double lemon number has certainly proven me wrong. It’s zesty, fresh and the perfect accompaniment for afternoon tea. It even has the teacup to match!

      3. Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

      Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

        Recipe Source: Cooking Classy

        It’s winter here in Australia, which makes it the perfect time for warm, sugary snacks. Perhaps it’s just me, but I’ve always equated cinnamon with cold weather, so this mug cake is particularly mouth watering to me right now.

        4. Chocolate Espresso Mug Cake

        Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

          Recipe Source: Kurryleaves

          You guys should know by now how my heart is set aflutter by the combination of chocolate and coffee. Also, it’s in a mug, so the caffeine hit absolutely makes sense.

          5. Peanut Butter Mug Cake

          Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

            Recipe Source: Kirbie’s Cravings

            In addition to being delicious, a peanut butter mug cake is great because most of us are guaranteed to always have the main ingredient lying around in our cupboards.

            6. Chocolate and Salted Caramel Mug Cake

            Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

              Recipe Source: Babble

              If anyone thinks that salted caramel has been overused in mainstream foodie society, I say try this. You’ll be back on the band wagon soon enough.

              7. Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Mug

              Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                Recipe source: No. 2 Pencil

                I realize that this isn’t strictly a mug cake, but … how could I resist such a classic dessert that’s still in a cup? My argument is that it comes out soft and has a texture that’s closer to a cake than a cookie, so it counts. Also, just look at it!

                8. Choc-Orange Mug Cake

                Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                  Recipe source: Pixi Wishes

                  Chocolate and orange is my favorite flavor combination after coffee and chocolate. As such, how was I to resist this? It’s like a soft jaffa in my mug!

                  9. Strawberries and Cream Mug Cake

                  Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                    Recipe Source: Babble

                    Perfect for a Sunday afternoon in the sun!

                    10. S’more Mug Cake

                    Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                      Recipe Source: Kirbie’s Cravings

                      Seeing as it’s summer in the Northern Hemisphere, that makes it the perfect time for s’mores! If you don’t plan on camping anytime soon though, cheat by making a mug cake!

                      11. Banana Mug Cake with Coffee Ice Cream

                      Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                        Recipe Source: Love Swah

                        Look, I know this whole “coffee in everything!” mentality is becoming a problem for me, but at least it’s a delicious one! Also, banana and coffee are an amazing combination, so I couldn’t leave it off the list!

                        12. Vegan Sweet Potato Mug Cake

                        Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                          Recipe Source: Oh, My Veggies

                          Because cake can be delicious and healthy.

                          13. Moist Very Vanilla Mug Cake

                          Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                            Recipe Source: Table for Two

                            Vanilla doesn’t have to be boring, especially when it’s this delectable and moist. Yes, I’ve said “moist” three times now.

                            14. Moist Chocolate Mug Cake

                            Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                              Recipe Source: Table for Two

                              Make that four times.

                              Also, just look at that bad boy. Damn.

                              15. Coconut and Lime Mug Cake

                              Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                                Recipe Source: Kirbie’s Cravings

                                This tasty treat laughs at the idea that cakes are heavy, cold weather food. Seriously, it was made to be refreshing in those warm summer months.

                                16. Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake

                                Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                                  Recipe Source: The Novice Chef

                                  We’ve had a peanut butter entry and more than one chocolate one. I simply had to bring these two lovers together, where they belong.

                                  17. Pancake Mug Cake

                                  Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                                    Recipe Source: Kirbie’s Cravings

                                    Cake. It’s what’s for breakfast.

                                    I think I may be in love with this woman.

                                    18. Brownie in a Cup

                                    Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                                      Recipe Source: No. 2 Pencil

                                      Brownies may be my favorite chocolate treat. I love them even more when they’re ready in mere minutes!

                                      19. Chocolate Peppermint Mug Cake

                                      Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                                        Recipe Source: Yum & Yummer

                                        It’s beginning to taste a lot like Christmas.

                                        20. Pizza Mug Cake

                                        Sweet Treats In 5 Minutes! 20 Mug Cake Recipes That Get Us Drooling

                                          Recipe Source: Kirbie’s Cravings

                                          Yeah, you read that correctly. Who said that cake couldn’t be savory?

                                          Featured photo credit: The Little Owl Shop via 2.bp.blogspot.com

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