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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!
Mug Cake With Cake Mix Ingredients
- Cake Mix
- Water
The ratio you’ll want is 2:3, water:cake mix.
How to make a Mug Cake with Cake Mix
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. 😉
Microwave Cake Mix Flavor Ideas
Yes, mug cakes come in all sorts of different varieties. Use your favorite box cake mix to make a cake you enjoy!
Other Microwave Cake Mix Add-Ins
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.
Microwave Cake Mix FAQs
Yes, the cake is fully cooked and becomes hot enough to bake just as you would in the oven, just in a smaller portion!!
This mug cake should not be mushy, if it is, it hasn’t been cooked long enough.
Sure- that shouldn’t change anything but make the cake taste more rich!
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Mug Cake Recipe With Cake Mix
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp cake mix
- 4 tbsp water
Instructions
- Whisk together the cake mix and water in a microwave safe mug.6 tbsp cake mix, 4 tbsp water
- Cook in the microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly before eating.
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!
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
I don’t think I have ever commented on a recipe but had to on this. Wow! I cannot believe this worked! I bake alot but was craving something quick tonight that wasn’t too awful for me and I saw this. I have done mug cakes before but never really liked them much but this one blew me away. Seriously.. cake mix and just water?? lol. I used a spice cake mix and diced a little apple in there and it is ridiculously good! Thank you for sharing this!
I am about to do this recipe with my students. I have a regular funfetti box. Will it turn out ok even though the box calls for oil and eggs too.. this recipe only asks for water.
Thanks
Yes, omit the oil and eggs and just use the water when making it in the microwave.
I really love the idea of making a single serving of cake in the microwave. So moist and delicious. We don’t have a stove right now and this recipe turned out great. I made Betty Crocker Delights Party Rainbow Chip and iced it with Betty Crocker’s Rainbow Chip Frosting Frosting. Will try other flavors in the future. May even try it with a Brownie Mix.
First time making a mug cake and it was delicious!
I am getting hungry just looking at all the great recipes; and we just had lunch!
I used yellow cake mix and added a few raspberries and blueberries. It “baked” perfectly and tasted great – all with no oil or butter! This is such a find that I had to comment:) Thank you!
I am blown away by how well this works!! I added a tablespoon of butter the second time. It made the cake a bit richer but it’s not necessary. I hate eggs They ruin mug cakes if you ask me. Thank you so much!!!
Perfect!! This really satisfied our cupcake craving without making a whole batch and a mess. I made enough buttercream frosting for two mug cakes (2 tblsp butter 6 tablespoons powdered sugar, two drops vanilla) thanks so much for this recipe!!
I supervise gbabies making this. We LOVE the ease, group interaction ability and taste!
Thanks!