We’ve learned a lot from TikTok this year. The viral video app has made us rethink the way we navigate the kitchen with all kinds of tasty tricks, like laying bread down on the skillet while you fry eggs for the perfect breakfast sandwich. But we can also thank TikTok for some seriously decadent (and simple) desserts.
This TikTok video proves that Oreo mug cake is almost too easy to make at home. You’ll need two ingredients, a microwave and about a minute!
How to Make an Oreo Mug Cake
Naturally, you’re going to want to begin with a package of Oreos. These can be the flavor of your choice (might we suggest Gingerbread Oreos?). For the tutorial, @SweetPortfolio on TikTok uses red holiday Oreos.
Start this recipe off by crushing four to five Oreos in a mug with a fork, then once the cookies are finely ground, soak the crumbs in 1/4 cup of milk. (You could also use a non-dairy milk if you prefer.)
Then, pop your mug into the microwave for a minute and thirty seconds. You can also amp this recipe up by submerging a Lindor truffle, extra Oreo or even marshmallows in the mixture before you microwave. Who doesn’t love biting into a surprise treat in homemade mug cake?!
Top Off Your Masterpiece
To finish this recipe, @SweetPortfolio uses white chocolate shavings, though you can opt for any topping you like. Drizzle your mug cake with Hershey’s syrup if you’re a real chocoholic, or complete your cake with melted caramel and sea salt for a savory treat. Might we suggest some crushed candy canes for a wintry peppermint twist?
We don’t know about you—but we’re having Oreo mug cake for dessert tonight!
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Pay Dirt CakeWith layers of crushed chocolate sandwich cookies and creamy filling, this is definitely a rich dessert. You can decorate the top with a few wrapped chocolate coins. —Betty Jean Jordan, Monticello, Georgia
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Frozen Chocolate Cheesecake TartI first made this irresistible dessert for some dinner guests. They were overwhelmed by it's rich flavor and appearance. My husband commented that it was the best dessert he had ever eaten in his whole life. —Heather Bennett, Dunbar, West Virginia
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Cookies 'n' Cream FudgeI invented this confection for a bake sale at our children's school. Boy, was it a hit! The crunchy chunks of sandwich cookie soften a bit as the mixture mellows. It's so sweet that one panful serves a crowd. —Laura Lane, Richmond, Virginia
Quadruple Chocolate Chunk CookiesOf all the recipes in my repertoire, I knew my Quadruple Chocolate Chunk Cookies would have the best shot of winning. But really, when your cookies feature Oreos, candy bars and all the other goodies that go into this sweet treat, you’re nearly guaranteed to turn out a winner. —Jeff King, Duluth, Minnesota
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Updated: Dec. 09, 2020
