17 Valentine’s Mug Cakes That Prove One Is NOT the Loneliest Number

Paige Johnson

Paige is a blogger, food writer and culinary master from Louisville, Ky. She's a newlywed who's obsessed with dogs and renovating her 117 year old home. When she's not working on her blog — My Modern Cookery — you can find her binge watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S with a triple shot latte in-hand.

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Feb 06, 2016

17 Valentine’s Mug Cakes That Prove One Is NOT the Loneliest Number

Valentine’s Day might be marketed as THE couples’ holiday of the year, but maybe you’re an independent woman who’s truly happy being single (especially when there’s only one spoon to spare). You’re kinda loving rockin’ it on your own, and there’s nothing better than not having to share your dessert when you know there are people facing serious dessert-for-one FOMO. This is where single-serve mug cake recipes come in. Whip up some single-serving love, then tell all your coupled friends to grab a fork or spoon (yep, just the one) and check out these 17 mug cake ideas.

Banana Mug Cake With Simple Cream Cheese Frosting

You know those bananas in your kitchen that used to be yellow? They’re finally going to realize their full potential with this recipe. Frosting not optional. (via Cooking Classy)

Gooey Caramel Molten Lava Brownie Mug Cake Sundae

Just look at this beautiful work of art: It’s a cake, it’s a brownie and it’s even a freaking sundae. It’s the perfect dessert for the Type-A personality in us all. (via Savory and Sweet Food)

Single Serve Carrot Cake

Bugs Bunny himself couldn’t resist a bite of this carrot cake — it’s got an entire carrot inside! Add a dollop of yogurt and pecans to the top and you could technically call this breakfast… right? (via Heathers French Press)

Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

The cinnamon roll craving doesn’t just hit in the morning. Satisfy your needs with this single-serve cake that tastes JUST like the real deal. (via Kirbie’s Cravings)

One-Minute Coffee Cake in a Mug

How cheeky is a coffee cake made in a coffee mug? You’re going to have to double-fist the mugs, because a cuppa joe is necessary with this one. (via Yummy Healthy Easy)

Cookies ‘n’ Cream Mug Cake

You know that feeling when you’re down to your last two Oreo cookies and they’re just not going to do it for you? Crush them up and make this mug cake to stretch those cookies a lot further. Crisis averted. (via Kirbie’s Cravings)

Lemon Blueberry Mug Cake

This low-carb mug cake is perfect for when your sweet tooth doesn’t want anything too sweet. It’s also paleo — you truly can have your cake and eat it too. (via All Day I Dream About Food)

Lime Mug Cake

Try this mug cake when your wanderlust starts kicking in and it’s cold outside. A fresh zest of lime is all you need to instantly be transported to a tropical oasis. (via Kirbie’s Cravings)

No-Bake Strawberry Mug Cake

Everyone can appreciate a restaurant-quality dessert that’s healthy and requires no cooking. This pretty treat is perfect for those spring nights when you’d rather spend your time outside. (via Skinny Ms.)

Nutella Chocolate Chip Mug Cakes

PMS and Valentine’s Day really don’t mix. Desperate times call for this chocolate overload mug cake, STAT. Also good for any other day, just because. (via Spice in the City)

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cakes

If the dessert world had a celebrity couple, it would be chocolate and PB. And this cute little mug cake would be their offspring. (via The Saucy Gourmets)