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Microwave Mug Cupcakes

Microwave mug cupcakes are the perfect sweet treat when you're not wanting to spend all day in the kitchen. These easy cupcakes don't even need you to preheat your oven to enjoy them!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Rest Time1 minute
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 2935kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 1 13.25 oz box rainbow chip cake mix
  • 1 13.25 oz box angel food cake mix
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp frosting
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Instructions

  • Add both cake mixes to a large mixing bowl. Whisk them together until evenly combined.
    1 13.25 oz box rainbow chip cake mix, 1 13.25 oz box angel food cake mix
  • Add three tablespoons of the cake mix mixture to a microwave safe mug.
  • Add two tablespoons of water to the mug, and whisk together until the batter's evenly combined. Don't be alarmed if it looks a little foamy.
    2 tbsp water
  • Microwave for 1 minute, then carefully remove the hot mug and let the cupcake rest for another 60 seconds.
  • Frost, serve, and enjoy!
    3 tbsp frosting

Notes

  • If you have an XL mug (24-28 ounces), you can double the recipe and microwave for a 1 minute 30 seconds for an XL cupcake.
  • You can sub any other flavor of cake mix for the rainbow chip, but the recipe has to have angel food as the other. Sometimes this will be called sponge cake.
  • Spray the inside of the mug with nonstick spray before adding the cupcake batter to make cleanup easier.

Nutrition

Calories: 2935kcal | Carbohydrates: 677g | Protein: 48g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 6259mg | Potassium: 699mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 489g | Calcium: 1152mg | Iron: 2mg