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13 Mind-Blowing Desserts You Can Make in Your Microwave

All you need is your favorite coffee mug and five minutes to make one of these drool-worthy treats
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Mug Brownie Bite
Chocolate lovers, prepare to fall in love with microwave dessert recipes forever. This mouthwatering microwave brownie takes just two minutes, including prep time and bake time.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 firmly packed tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dash of kosher salt
1 egg yolk
4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 heaping tablespoons semisweet chocolate chunks

Directions:
Melt butter in a microwave-safe mug. Add sugars, vanilla, salt and egg yolk (not the white) to the melted butter, and stir.

Add flour and cocoa powder. Stir until combined. Last, add chocolate chunks.

Cook in the microwave for approximately 45 seconds, and enjoy.

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Raspberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake
On the hunt for new dessert ideas? If you're into microwave desserts that are a bit more tart, give this tangy mug cake a try. Raspberry filling and a sour cream glaze give this easy dessert recipe the perfect amount of zing.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sour cream
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3-4 raspberries (fresh or frozen)
1 tablespoon sour cream and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for the glaze

Directions:
Combine dry ingredients in your mug (except for the berries). Then, add wet ingredients and mix until blended. Place raspberries in the center.

Microwave for 45 to 55 seconds (or 55 seconds to 1 minute, if you used frozen berries).

For the glaze, mix sour cream and powdered together and spoon it over your mug cake.

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Gingerbread Delight
Why slave over (and then devour) a full batch of cookies when you can make an ideally sized gingerbread mug cake? Top this microwave cake with whipped cream and caramel sauce for extra coziness.

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons skim milk
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 tablespoon dark molasses
Dash of salt
Whipped cream
Caramel sauce

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a microwave-safe mug, and whisk until smooth. Zap in the microwave for a minute to a minute and 15 seconds. Allow cake to cool slightly, then top with whipped cream and caramel sauce to enjoy.

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Mocha Chip Mug Cake
This divinely rich (and easy) dessert was made for the coffee addicts among us. Add 1/4 cup of your favorite brew to this recipe to create your perfect mocha chocolate mug cake.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon coconut palm sugar
1/4 cup brewed coffee
1 egg
1 heaping tablespoon chocolate chips

Directions:
Stir coconut flour, cocoa powder and baking powder in microwave-safe mug. Add in sugar and coffee, stirring until smooth. Next, mix in the egg and fold in chocolate chips.

Microwave on high for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Remove from microwave, grab a spoon and go to town.

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Vegan Peanut Butter Mug Cake
No dairy? No problem. This truly scrumptious peanut butter mug cake involves no butter, eggs, milk or any other animal-derived products. Proof that microwave desserts can cater to any diet.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons white whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Chocolate chips for topping

Directions:
Add all ingredients (except for your chocolate chips) to a microwave-safe mug. Stir together until smooth.

Microwave on high for about a minute, until the cake has risen. Top with chocolate chips, and enjoy.

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BY AMANDA MONTELL | OCT 13, 2015 | SHARES
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