Marble Mug Cake
If you love the classic combination of vanilla and chocolate but don’t want to bake an entire cake, this Marble Mug Cake is the perfect treat! Made with just three simple ingredients and a boxed cake mix, this quick and easy dessert comes together in minutes—no oven required!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Super Quick – Ready in just 1-2 minutes in the microwave!
- Minimal Ingredients – Only cake mix, water, and oil—no eggs or milk needed!
- Perfectly Swirled – Enjoy the best of both worlds with rich chocolate and sweet vanilla in every bite.
- Single-Serving Treat – No leftovers, no waste—just the right amount of cake for one!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Marble cake mix – This pre-mixed blend gives you both chocolate and vanilla flavors in one package.
- Water – Helps create the perfect cake batter consistency.
- Oil – Keeps the cake moist and soft. Coconut or vegetable oil works best.
Popular Marble Cake Mix Brands
You can use any marble cake mix that includes both vanilla and chocolate flavors in one box. Here are some popular options:
- Duncan Hines Signature Marble Cake Mix – A rich and moist mix with separate chocolate and vanilla portions for easy swirling.
- Betty Crocker Super Moist Marble Cake Mix – Known for its soft texture and balanced flavors.
- Pillsbury Moist Supreme Marble Cake Mix – A reliable choice with a fluffy, moist finish.
- King Arthur Baking Company Marble Cake Mix – A premium option with high-quality ingredients.
- Jiffy Golden Yellow Cake Mix + Cocoa Powder – If you can’t find a marble mix, you can DIY by adding 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder to a portion of a yellow cake mix.
How to Make Marble Mug Cake
Mix vanilla and chocolate cake batters.
Layer the cake mixes in a mug.
Swirl the mixtures.
Microwave and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
✔ Use a Microwave-Safe Mug – A 10 to 12-ounce mug gives the cake enough room to rise.
✔ Don’t Overmix – Stir until just combined for a tender texture.
✔ Microwave in Intervals – Start with 60 seconds and add more time in 10-second increments if needed.
✔ Let It Rest – The cake will be hot! Let it cool for a minute before digging in.
How To Make This Mug Cake Vegan
Most marble cake mixes are not vegan because they may contain milk, eggs or other animal-derived ingredients. However, some brands offer vegan-friendly cake mixes, or you can modify a standard mix to make it vegan.
1 Choose a Vegan Cake Mix – Some brands offer dairy-free and egg-free options, such as:
- Duncan Hines Classic Yellow Cake Mix (most varieties are dairy-free, but always check the label).
- Simple Mills Vanilla Cake Mix (made with almond flour and natural ingredients).
- Miss Jones Baking Co. Organic Vanilla Cake Mix (vegan-friendly and organic).
2 DIY a Marble Cake Mix – If you can’t find a vegan marble cake mix, buy a vegan vanilla cake mix and mix in 1 teaspoon of cocoa powder for the chocolate swirl.
3 Use Vegan-Friendly Add-Ins – The water and oil in your recipe are already vegan, so no changes are needed there!
More Cake Mix Mug Cake Recipes
Try these other quick and easy cake mix mug cake recipes:
Marble Mug Cake
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons marble cake mix
- 4 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- In two separate small bowls, mix the vanilla and chocolate cake mixes separately. We used one tablespoon of the oil and water to the chocolate mixture, and 3 tablespoons of water and one of oil for the vanilla mixture.
- Spoon layers of the vanilla and chocolate cake mixture into a mug. Lightly swirl the mixtures together.
- Heat for 60-90 seconds until the cake is set and fluffy.
- Let it rest for a minute before adding toppings like whipped cream, chocolate chips or a dusting of powdered sugar!
Notes
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