Funfetti Mug Cake is a 2 ingredient, personal dessert made with your favorite mug and microwave. Make this mini funfetti cake in minutes!
Cake Mix Mug Cake
Funfetti mug cakes are a tasty way to enjoy a cake in a single portion serving. Not only does it help you satisfy that sweet tooth with your favorite cake, but it also helps to do it quickly!
If you find yourself wanting something sweet before bed (like many of us do ;)) but you don’t want to stay up late baking, waiting, and cleaning up after yourself, this Funfetti mug cake is the perfect solution! In under 5 minutes you can have a cake in your mouth and only a mug and spoon to clean.
I love super simple recipes and this one is as simple as it gets. Creating a mug cake is the perfect way to enjoy yourself without a large hassle. You’re going to love these Funfetti mug cakes!
What’s in Funfetti Mug Cakes?
- Cake Mix
- Water
The ratio you’ll want is 2:3, water:cake mix.
How to Make Funfetti Mug Cakes in the Microwave
Measure out all of the ingredients and add them to your microwave-safe mug. Mix well. I like to add a few extra sprinkles on top because there are never enough sprinkles. 😉
Place your mug into the microwave and bake for about 1.5 minutes. Open microwave, remove mug and give it a moment to cool before enjoying. Psst. add frosting on top for an even more magical experience. 😉
Can I make other favored mug cakes?
Yes, mug cakes come in all sorts of different varieties. Use your favorite box cake mix to make a cake you enjoy!
Can I add other ingredients to this mug cake?
Adding chocolate chips, or more sprinkles while it’s baking could be a delicious idea. Adding a nice powdered sugar glaze to the top of the mug cake after its done baking could help it to feel more complete like a real cake.
Funfetti Mug Cake
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp cake mix
- 4 tbsp water
Instructions
- Whisk together the cake mix and water in a microwave safe mug.
- Cook in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before eating.
Linda B Myers says
Got creative with bits of this and that left from holiday baking —
Lemon cake mix
Pumpkin spice coffee creamer
A couple of pecan and walnut halves
Dried cranberries, a few raisins, a chopped date, and a little shredded coconut.
Topped with a bit of canned cream cheese frosting.
OMG, it was a party in my tongue!
KB says
Came out great! Used chocolate cake mix, water, and it came out so moist. I have been looking for a simple mug cake for everrrrr!
Cooking with Karli says
I’m so glad this worked out Kamari, it is so good as a snack. Happy baking!
Bonny says
I just did it for a quick birthday for a friend, came out great n I doubled in a large coffee cup.
Maria Mwendwa says
Our landlord replaced a faulty microwave oven and as thanks we made mug cakes for their family using extra mugs we had and Duncan Hines Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix. Delivered it with whipping cream shaken in a jar. Hubby taste tested this combo and gave it an ‘A’.
Brenda Gipe says
First, your description of almost-bedtime sweets craving was spot-on for my life. Second, I used a spice cake mix, half-and-half instead of water, and a little pumpkin pie spice. While it microwaved, I made a glaze out of a tablespoon of powdered sugar and a little water. THE HARDEST PART WAS WAITING FOR IT TO COOL SLIGHTLY!! So, so good! And now I don’t have a whole cake staring me in the face while I try to get back on my diet tomorrow! Thank you so much!! <3
shiloh says
Do you have a recipe for corn muffins/cornbread in a mug/nuked?
Evangeline C. says
I made a cup of cake in a small casserole. dish nPOPiEDIiED t in the microwave for close 3 minutes…I’LL ONLY USE MY MICROWAVE FOR CAKE BAKING FROM NOW ON…THANK YOU.!!!! ❤❤
Cooking with Karli says
Not yet, but this a great idea for a future recipe. Thanks for the idea.
Tiffiny says
I’ll look forward to seeing this one! I get a lot of use out of these quick recipes because standing too long makes my legs hurt extra. (I have a bone disease and severe neuropathy from steroids and chemo, respectively) Being able to make something to eat in just a few minutes is so great! Thank you!!!
Gina says
I want to make cake pops with my young niece and nephew, 2 and 6 respectively. I want to slowly teach them to bake. Can this recipe be used in a cake pop maker? I’m lokking to start slowly and not have to have them measure lots of ingredients.
Gia James says
I’m so grateful I found you! As a lady living alone, I gave been searching for a little something special to treat myself on Thanksgiving as I am by myself. Thank you darling! I will enjoy being in the kitchen tomorrow! Blessings to you!
Jenni says
If I were to add mini m&ms, or sprinkles does that change the cooking time?
Hannah says
It’s way better than any mug cake I made before! Way less spongy than regular mug cake, not 100 percent like real cake but with some icing on top I could barely tell a difference (: so happy I found this!! Didn’t want to make the whole box of cake mix so this helped my late night craving lol. So simple and delicious!
Cooking with Karli says
I have never tried these with cake pops, but if you try it and it works out let me know!
Lory Crofts says
I love mug cakes because of the portion control, but I never knew you could make a mug cake with just cake mix and water. I am super excited to try this now. Thank you, Karli!
Jiggi says
I was in no mood to make a whole cake and wait 45 mins to bake and 30 mins to cool. I had a box of pillsbury Funfetti cake already. I took out my favorite mug put three extra large spoonful of cake mix, two extra large spoonful of water. Whipped all ingredients with a fork. Put the mug in the microwave for 1:30 mins. I crossed my fingers and out came this amazing fluff of cake with perfect texture and no wet spots. Thank you for sharing