Do you ever find yourself wanting dessert, but you don’t have anything sweet in your kitchen? No need to run out to the grocery store, because you can make a cake in as little as five minutes. Cake is one of the most popular desserts for a reason. It’s delicious and satisfying, but can be tricky to make. Not to mention the amount of time it takes, along with the messy cleanup makes it a little intimidating for the casual snacker. However, with a few ingredients you probably already have in your cupboards, you can make a variety of mug cakes in only a couple of simple steps, no oven needed!
What’s a mug cake? Although the name doesn’t sound very appetizing, these recipes just make a miniature version of a normal cake, but without the complicated process and long wait time. The added bonus of these cake recipes is that you don’t have to clean up multiple dishes after you’re done, because you’ll only be using one mug and a fork to eat.
The recipes here can fulfill any sweet tooth craving that may arise. The cakes included are a raspberry lemon cake, classic chocolate, and a zesty lemon drizzle. You can even make any changes to fit whatever cake desire you have. Try switching out the raspberries for some blueberries, or add sprinkles on top of the chocolate. This infographic will tell you all of the steps necessary to create the perfect, easy mug cake.