Craving something indulgent but short on time? Treat yourself and a loved one to these irresistibly quick Eggless Brownie & Red Velvet Microwave Mug Cakes. Each cake uses everyday pantry staples and comes together in mere minutes, making them the perfect dessert for when you need a sweet pick-me-up or a last-minute celebration. Prepared directly in coffee mugs, these cakes are soft, moist, and loaded with chocolatey goodness, all without the fuss of traditional baking.
The Brownie Mug Cake is rich, fudgy, and accentuated with crunchy walnuts and gooey chocolate chunks, while the Red Velvet Mug Cake boasts a beautiful hue with hints of cocoa and vanilla, topped with a dollop of whipped cream. No need for eggs or fancy equipment—just mix, microwave, and indulge! Best of all, measurements are simple and easy, requiring only spoons, so anyone can whip up these delightful treats. Personalize your mug cakes with your favorite add-ins like berries, chocolate chips, or nuts, and serve with vanilla ice cream or a sprinkle of sugar crystals for that perfect finishing touch.
Eggless Brownie & Red Velvet Microwave Mug Cakes
Print RecipeIngredients
- 6 tbsp maida / plain flour / all purpose flour / refined flour
- 4 tbsp cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp powdered sugar / icing sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 5 tbsp oil
- 6 tbsp full cream milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp walnuts / akharot, finely chopped
- Few pieces of chocolate
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream, for serving
- ½ tsp sugar crystals
- 8 tbsp maida / plain flour / all purpose flour / refined flour
- 2 tbsp cocoa powder
- 4 tbsp powdered sugar / icing sugar
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 6 tbsp full cream milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp vinegar
- 5 drops or ¼ tsp red food colour
- Few pieces of chocolate
- Whipped cream, for serving
- ½ tsp sugar crystals
Instructions
For the brownie mug cake, combine flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl or mug and mix well.
Add oil, milk, and vanilla extract, then stir until you have a smooth batter.
Gently stir in chopped walnuts and chocolate pieces, then transfer the mixture into a microwave-safe mug.
Microwave on high for about 2 minutes or until the cake has risen and set.
Serve immediately topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a sprinkle of sugar crystals.
For the red velvet mug cake, blend flour, cocoa powder, powdered sugar, baking powder, and salt in a bowl or mug.
Add the melted butter, milk, vanilla extract, vinegar, and red food color. Mix until fully combined.
Fold in chocolate pieces and transfer the batter into a microwave-safe mug.
Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until cooked through.
Top with whipped cream and sugar crystals before serving.
Notes
Tips:
Spoon measurements keep things quick and easy—no need for scales., Personalize your mug cakes with your favorite mix-ins: swap walnuts and chocolate for choco chips, dried fruits, or berries., Microwave strength varies—2 minutes is based on a 1200-watt microwave. If your microwave is lower wattage, add extra time in 15-second increments., Always let the mug cake cool for a minute before eating to avoid burns., These cakes are best enjoyed fresh and warm out of the microwave.