Calling all cookie butter lovers, this lotus biscoff mug cake is absolutely decadent and should urgently be added to your must try list!
This easy recipe for mug cake is made with melted lotus biscoff cookie butter and a few other simple ingredients you probably have on hand. White chocolate chips add a little oomph to this already delicious personal cake. I love making this mug cake to satisfy those late night cravings because it’s so easy to put together. Make this recipe with store bought cookie butter or try this homemade version instead. I also recommend trying this Cookie Butter Ice Cream recipe if you’re a true cookie butter fan.
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An Explanation Of The Ingredients
- Lotus Biscoff Cookie Butter – Melt the cookie butter in 20 second intervals in the microwave.
- Flour & Baking Powder – Mix together the flour and baking powder first.
- Brown Sugar – Light brown sugar works well for this recipe.
- Oil, Egg & Milk – Oil gives the cake its’ moist texture.
- White Chocolate Chips – Mix the chocolate chips into the cake batter at the end.
This is what the batter will look like.
How To Make Biscoff Mug Cake
- First, start by melting the cookie butter in the microwave in 20 second intervals.
- Mix together the flour and baking soda inside the mug.
- Add in the oil, milk, egg, brown sugar and cookie butter.
- Mix all of the ingredients together until completely combined. Use a mini whisk if you have one.
- Add the white chocolate chips to the batter and fold them in.
- Clean the sides of the mug with a paper towel so the mug cake rises evenly.
- Microwave for 1.5 to 2 minutes.
- Finally, serve with ice cream and melted cookie butter if desired and enjoy!
Where Can I Buy Cookie Butter?
Cookie butter can be purchased from most grocery stores. You can also purchase it from here if you have trouble finding it.
What Size Mug Should I Use?
Use at least a 12 oz mug so that the cake batter doesn’t spill over the top when it’s being microwaved. Also, using a mug that is too small may cause the bottom of the cake not to cook properly. Just make sure the mug is safe to microwave.
Cooking Times May Vary
Keep in mind that cooking times may vary depending on your microwave. Check on the mug cake around the 1 minute mark and every 30 seconds after that until the cake is fully cooked.
Storing Suggestions
Transfer leftover biscoff mug cake to an air tight container and store at room temperature. Consume within 2 days.
Recipe Notes
- Microwave cooking times will vary so make sure to check on your cake after the 1 minute mark.
- A 12 oz microwave safe mug is best for this recipe.
- Substitute the brown sugar for white granulated sugar if you don’t have any on hand.
Biscoff Mug Cake
Equipment
- microwave
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp biscoff cookie butter melted
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp milk
- 3 tbsp white chocolate chips
Instructions
- First, start by melting the cookie butter in the microwave in 20 second intervals.
- Mix together the flour and baking soda inside the mug.
- Add in the oil, milk, egg, brown sugar and cookie butter.
- Mix all of the ingredients together until completely combined. Use a mini whiskif you have one.
- Add the white chocolate chips to the batter and fold them in.
- Clean the sides of the mug with a paper towel so the mug cake rises evenly.
- Microwave for 1.5 to 2 minutes.
- Finally, serve with ice cream and melted cookie butter if desired and enjoy!
Notes
- Microwave cooking times will vary so make sure to check on your cake after the 1 minute mark.
- A 12 oz microwave safe mug is best for this recipe.
- Substitute the brown sugar for white granulated sugar if you don’t have any on hand.