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    Mug Cakes

    When I want something sweet without committing to a full batch of anything, mug cakes are my go to. They come together fast, use basic pantry staples, and keep cleanup blissfully minimal. I love that I can satisfy a craving in minutes while keeping portions perfectly under control.

    • A small ramekin filled with banana mug cake, topped with banana slices. A spoon with a piece of the cake rests on the wooden surface beside it.
      Banana Cake in Mug (Gluten-Free)
    • A white mug on a saucer filled with a dessert topped with crushed chocolate cookies and cream, placed on a marble surface with a spoon nearby.
      Oreo Mug Cake
    • chocolate chip mug cake with spoon and chips.
      Chocolate Chip Mug Cake
    • Closeup of red velvet mug cake with bite missing.
      Red Velvet Mug Cake
    • pancake in a mug with butter and syrup square image.
      Pancake in a Mug Single Serving Cake
    • nutella mug cake with spoon bite out.
      Nutella Mug Cake
    • hot chocolate mug cake topped with mini marshmallows.
      Hot Chocolate Mug Cake
    • Cinnamon roll in a mug cut in half on plate.
      Cinnamon Roll In A Mug
    • Carrot mug cake shown on plate with frosting.
      Carrot Cake in a Mug
    • A fork holding a bite of cake topped with cream is in focus. In the background, a white ramekin filled with cake mix used to create a delightful cake in mug and cream is visible on a white surface.
      Mug Cake with Cake Mix
    • Peanut butter mug cake in coffee cup.
      Peanut Butter Mug Cake
    • spoon bite of chocolate mug cake.
      Best Chocolate Mug Cake
    • apple mug cakes in ramekins.
      Apple Mug Cake
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    Hi, I'm Lisa! I'm a cookbook author who has been creating recipes for over a decade. I'd like to show you how easy it is to downsize your cooking for one or two people.

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