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3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake

I truly don’t know the origins of this cake. I remember it being on the back of a Duncan Hines cake mix many years ago. If any of you who ever lived in a dorm or in a teeny tiny apartment that didn’t come with an oven, then you are probably VERY familiar with this recipe since learning to cook with a microwave can be it’s own art form when you don’t own an oven.3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake with Frosting recipe from The Country Cook

Single-Serving

The bonus? And this recipe totally impresses kids who get instant gratification by seeing a cake cook in the microwave in a minute. And it is great if you only want to make a small bit of dessert instead of enough for a crowd of people. Got a late night sweet tooth? This will fit the bill. It’s called Mug Cake or 3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake. Here’s how ya do it. You won’t need to see this recipe more than once to have it down pat!
 Ingredients:
1 (16 oz). box angel food cake mix
1 (15.25) oz. box any flavor cake mix
water
1 tub frosting (optional)
angel food cake mix, confetti cake mix, rainbow chip frosting
Directions:

Pour both dry cake mixes into a gallon-size Ziploc bag.mug cake, cake mix combined with angel food cake

Zip it up tight and begin to shake it well to make sure cake mixes are combined thoroughly. In a clean mug (you do not need to grease the mug), combine 3 tbsp. of the combined cake mixes with 2 tbsp. of water.cake mix combined with water in a microwaveable mug

Stir well until completely combined. Batter will get foamy as you stir. Then pop it into the microwave. Cook on high for 1 minute.microwave mug cake

And that’s how it gets it’s name,  3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake.3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake in a microwave safe cup

To make:
3 tbsp. cake mix
2 tbsp. water
1 minute in the microwave.3-2-1 Mug Cake mix in a ziploc bag

When it’s finished, carefully take it out of the microwave (mug will be very warm.) Dab a little frosting on top (optional) and dig into the warm cake.Funfetti Mug Cake with Rainbow Chip Frosting

You can eat the cake right out of the mug or you can run your finger or a butter knife gently around the inside edge of the mug. Flip mug over on a plate. And dig in!Funfetti Microwave Mug Cake with Frosting

Definitely add a dollop of frosting on top! It will melt slightly since it’s going on a warm cake. Yum! Keep your bag of cake mix stored in your dry and cool pantry for up to 2 months.Funfetti Microwave Mug Cake with Rainbow Chip Frosting. Only 3 ingredients

Cook’s Notes: Use any type of cake mix you like. But it has to be mixed with the Angel Food Cake mix for this to work properly. I absolutely love Lemon and Dark Chocolate cake mixes with this. My son is pretty partial to this Rainbow Chip flavor. And feel free to play with different toppings depending on the flavor of cake you use. Whipped cream, canned fruit fillings or fresh fruit are all great toppings to try.Rainbow Funfetti Easy Mug Cake recipe

Enjoy!
Easy Funfetti Microwave Mug Cake recipe

3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake

3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake is the answer when you only want a small dessert and don't want to make a lot of fuss. Easy with only has a couple of ingredients!
4 from 4 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 3-2-1 Microwave Mug Cake
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 6 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Brandie @ The Country Cook

Ingredients

  • 1 box Angel Food cake mix
  • 1 box any flavor cake mix
  • water
  • 1 tub frosting optional

Instructions

  • Pour both dry cake mixes into a gallon-size Ziploc bag.
  • Zip it up tight and begin to shake it well to make sure cake mixes are combined thoroughly.
  • In a clean mug (you do not need to grease the mug), combine 3 tbsp. of the combined cake mixes with 2 tbsp. of water.
  • Stir well until completely combined. Batter will get foamy as you stir.
  • Then pop it into the microwave.
  • Cook on high for 1 minute.

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Notes

For One Serving:
3 tbsp. cake mix
2 tbsp. water
1 minute in the microwave.
When it's finished, carefully take it out of the microwave (mug will be very warm).
Dab a little frosting on top (optional) and dig into the warm cake.
Or you can run your finger or a butter knife gently around the inside edge of the mug. Flip mug over on a plate. If you like, add a dollop of frosting on top.
Keep your bag of cake mix stored in your dry and cool pantry for up to 2 months. Use any type of cake mix you like. But it has to be mixed with the Angel Food Cake mix for this to work properly. Feel free to play with different toppings depending on the flavor of cake you use. Whipped cream, canned fruit fillings or fresh fruit are all great toppings to try.

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 34mg | Sugar: 41g | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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About Brandie @ The Country Cook

I’m a regular home cook, like most of you, doing my best to get a good meal on the table for my family. I like to say the recipes on here are recipes for the busy cook (you know who you are). You can still get a good meal on the table, with a few shortcuts to help you along the way. I hope you’ll find lots of recipes here that you’ll love and hopefully will become family favorites. Read more...

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  1. Deanna says

    Made these tonight, my daughter and I loved them. So easy and no mess, and just the right amount of cake, perfect little dessert. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Susan Thinpson says

    Just made the mix and then went ahead and made a mug cake…OMG…its like a flavored angel food. I used a strawberry supreme cake mix…so good!!

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  5. Mary | Chattavore says

    5 stars
    I love mug cakes, and this one looks great! However, my preferred method of eating Rainbow Chip icing is: with.a.spoon. 🙂

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  6. SpinninJenny says

    5 stars
    Can this be kept in the freezer? Also as another reader asked, does this work with the angel food mixes with 2 pouches – 1 for the egg whites and 1 for the flour mixture.?

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    • Brandie @ The Country Cook says

      I have never used the angel food cake mix that has two pouches. I am not sure how that would work to be honest. And, are you asking if the dry mix can be kept in the freezer? 🙂

      Reply

  7. Melissa says

    Hello I’m excited to try this but wanted to ask if the carb count was for the cake mixture or dose that include icing? About to be a bad diabetic but need a correct carb count so wanted to double check. Thank you 😊

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