Viral 3-Ingredient Oreo Mug Cake
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The ultimate late-night craving hack. Turn Oreos and milk into a warm, gooey chocolate cake in the microwave in 60 seconds.
It almost sounds too good to be true, but crushing Oreos into milk and microwaving it creates a surprisingly legitimate, fluffy, warm chocolate cake. It's the ultimate college dorm or late-night dessert hack.
Ingredients You Need
- 4-5 Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp baking powder (optional, for fluffiness)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Place the Oreos into a microwave-safe mug.
2. Pour the milk over the Oreos.
3. Using a fork, aggressively crush the Oreos into the milk until it forms a thick, dark brown paste with no large chunks remaining. (Stir in the baking powder if using).
4. Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds. The cake will puff up.
5. Let cool for 1 minute before eating. Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.
Troubleshooting: Why is my Viral 3-Ingredient Oreo Mug Cake not turning out right?
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Viral 3-Ingredient Oreo Mug Cake
The ultimate late-night craving hack. Turn Oreos and milk into a warm, gooey chocolate cake in the microwave in 60 seconds.
Viral 3-Ingredient Oreo Mug Cake
The ultimate late-night craving hack. Turn Oreos and milk into a warm, gooey chocolate cake in the microwave in 60 seconds.
Ingredients
- 4-5 Oreo cookies
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 tsp baking powder (optional, for fluffiness)
Instructions
Place the Oreos into a microwave-safe mug.
Pour the milk over the Oreos.
Using a fork, aggressively crush the Oreos into the milk until it forms a thick, dark brown paste with no large chunks remaining. (Stir in the baking powder if using).
Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds. The cake will puff up.
Let cool for 1 minute before eating. Top with vanilla ice cream if desired.
