Mug cake hack
Mug cake hack is a easy American recipe that serves 1. 330 calories per serving. Recipe by Kyle Istook on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 1 min | Total: 11 min
Cost: $3.98 total, $3.98 per serving
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Oreo Cookies (crushed into fine crumbs)
- 0.25 cup Milk (whole or 2% milk, room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Sugar (white granulated sugar)
- 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking Powder (double‑acting)
- 1 teaspoon Unsweetened Cocoa Powder (Dutch‑processed preferred)
- 1 piece Oreo Cookie (topping) (whole, placed on top before microwaving)
Instructions
Crush Oreos
Place the 4 Oreo cookies in a zip‑top bag or directly in the mug and crush them into fine crumbs using a fork, rolling pin, or the bottom of a glass.
Time: PT1M
Add Dry Ingredients
To the crushed Oreos add 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 tablespoon flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1 teaspoon cocoa powder. Stir until evenly combined.
Time: PT1M
Incorporate Milk
Pour 1/4 cup milk over the mixture and stir until a smooth batter forms, making sure to scrape the bottom of the mug.
Time: PT1M
Add Topping Oreo
Press the whole Oreo cookie into the batter so it is mostly covered.
Time: PT30S
Microwave the Cake
Microwave on high for 1 minute. The cake should be set on top but still slightly soft in the center. If not fully set, add 10‑15 seconds.
Time: PT1M
Cool and Serve
Let the mug sit for about 30 seconds to cool, then enjoy straight from the mug or top with whipped cream or ice cream.
Time: PT30S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 330
- Protein
- 5g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 2g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains dairy, Contains gluten, Contains soy
Allergens: Wheat, Dairy, Soy
Last updated: April 16, 2026








