The microwave is a glorious invention for many reasons—but did you know you can use it to make cake, too? That's right, you can whip up an individual mug cake in just minutes. It's way faster than ...

We wish we knew about mug meals in college! Make up for lost time with the three recipes from the BestReviews test kitchen. Mug cakes turn out best when they’re assembled in a particular order. Make ...

The foundation of any great mug cake starts with selecting the right vessel – and this detail makes a bigger impact than most people realize. Professional bakers recommend using a microwave-safe mug ...

Avoid using tall and skinny mugs, as they make it difficult for the cake to cook evenly in the microwave. The shape and size of your mug dramatically affects how evenly your cake cooks. A wide, ...

When the hankering for something sweet hits, but there are no cakes, cookies, or candy in the house, you're just 10 minutes, or less, away from a mug cake, brownie, or muffin. Whether you want ...

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