Oreo Classic Chocolate Cake (Print View)

A soft, chocolatey mug cake made with Oreo cookies and simple ingredients, ready in minutes.

# What You'll Need:

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01 - 4 Oreo cookies
02 - 3 tablespoons milk
03 - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
04 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)
05 - 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
06 - 1 small egg
07 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Place the Oreo cookies in a microwave-safe mug and crush thoroughly with a fork until finely crumbled.
02 - Add milk and mix until cookies are fully soaked, forming a thick paste.
03 - Stir in flour, sugar (if using), and baking powder until evenly incorporated.
04 - Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract (if using), mixing until the batter is smooth and uniform.
05 - Microwave on high for 1 minute 30 seconds. Verify doneness; the cake should be set but moist. If needed, microwave an additional 10 to 20 seconds.
06 - Allow to cool for 1 to 2 minutes before serving directly from the mug.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It's ready in five minutes total, which means you can satisfy a sudden chocolate craving without derailing your evening.
  • There's something deeply satisfying about eating warm cake straight from the mug, no dishes required.
  • The Oreo flavor is instantly recognizable and comforting, like you're eating a favorite cookie but in cake form.
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  • The egg size actually matters here—a large egg will make the batter too wet and you'll end up with something closer to pudding than cake.
  • Microwaves vary wildly in power, so the first time you make this, set a timer for one minute fifteen seconds instead and add time in small increments rather than overshooting.
  • Don't skip the soaking step with milk, or the cake will taste dry and the Oreos won't incorporate properly into the crumb structure.
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  • Keep the mug oven-safe and avoid ones with metallic trim, because your microwave won't appreciate it and neither will the safety of your dessert.
  • If your cake tastes dry after microwaving, it's almost certainly because you used a large egg or your microwave runs hot—scale back time or egg size next time.
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