The microwave is a glorious invention for many reasons—but did you know you can use it to make cake, too? That's right, you can whip up an individual mug cake in just minutes. It's way faster than ...

This chocolate mug cake is topped with fresh blueberries, chocolate drizzle, and small pieces of kiwi for a colorful finish.

Drummond has a number of mug cake recipes. She first wrote about her chocolate mug cake recipe in a 2016 blog post on The Pioneer Woman website. “Next time you have a hankering for chocolate cake, ...

Drummond demonstrated how to make the easy dessert on an episode of The Pioneer Woman dedicated to fast recipes. “I am so into mug cakes,” she said. “They are so much fun.” “The typical mug cake I ...

Need a dessert that is easy to make, requires very few ingredients, and is a quick clean up? Your kiddos have an amazing day and you want to treat the moment? Looking for a treat but need some ...

Keto mug cake is a quick, low-carb dessert made in minutes using simple pantry ingredients. It is soft, fluffy and satisfying, making it a perfect option for anyone following a keto or low-sugar ...

yellow cake in a grey coffee mug, with a single spoonful of cake sitting at its side on a doily, against the background of a yellow-checked tablecloth - Nataliia Suietska/Getty Images We all have ...

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