This easy Oreo cake in a cup is the perfect sweet treat to make when you’re craving for a quick dessert.
It comes together in just under 5 minutes in your microwave, and is ready to dig into.
All you’ll need is a pack of Oreos and some pantry staples to put this fun and easy single serve dessert together.
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Ingredients For the Recipe
You’ll need just 3 simple ingredients to make the Oreo cake in a cup.
- Oreos: 1 packet
- Baking soda: 1 tsp
- Milk: ½ cup
How to Make the Oreo Cake in a Cup
Got everything ready? Here’s what you’ll need to do to make the Oreo cake in a cup.
Take the Oreos and separate out the filling and the outer covering.
Next, transfer the outer covering to a blender and make a fine powder.
Transfer the powder to a bowl. Add in the baking soda and mix.
Next, add milk and mix.
Take ceramic cups and transfer portions of the mixture.
Microwave for 3-4 minutes.
Enjoy as a delicious dessert!
Frequently Asked Questions
In addition to the Oreos, you can also add some chocolate chips, peanut butter chips or chocolate chunks to bring a bit of flavor and texture variation to the dessert.
Another great idea is to add some chopped nuts or dried berries into the cake. Coconut flakes are also a great choice. 
Your leftover Oreo cake in a cup can be refrigerated for up to 2 days. Just make sure you cover the cup with some cling wrap before you do, to keep it nice and fresh.
You can then reheat the cake in the microwave with a bit of milk and enjoy it whenever you want to. 
Tips & Tricks to Make the Oreo Cake in a Cup
Making the Oreo cake in a cup may be easy, but keeping these tips and tricks handy can really help you nail the texture and flavor!
- Want some more intense chocolate flavor? Add in half a teaspoon of sweetened cocoa powder before you microwave it.
- Remember to use full fat milk for this recipe. The low fat variety will not lend you the same taste and flavor you’re looking for.
- You can use different flavored Oreos to try bringing a bit of variation into this delicious dessert.
- Make sure you check the cup at the 4 minute mark to see if the cake is done. Don’t overcook the cake, or it’ll turn out too dry.
- If you have a higher wattage microwave, your cake might take even less time to cook, so keep that in mind as well.
- If your Oreo cake has turned out too dry, you can drizzle a bit of milk over it before you serve to lend it a bit of moisture.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
This decadent and chocolate-y Oreo cake can be enjoyed as is at any time of the day when you’re craving for something sweet.
You can also turn it into an elaborate-looking dessert by topping it with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream and a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Enjoyed this chocolate-filled dessert? Inspired to try some more chocolate flavored sweet treats? Here are a few good ones to try out.
- Peanut Bites With Chocolate Filling
- Chocolate Cake with Condensed Milk
- Peanut and Chocolate Bites with Caramel Filling
📖 Recipe
Oreo cake in a Cup
Ingredients
- 1 packet Oreos
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- ½ cup Milk
Instructions
- Take the oreos and separate out the filling and the outer covering.
- Next, transfer the outer covering to a blender and make a fine powder.
- Transfer the powder to a bowl. Add in the baking soda and mix.
- Next, add milk and mix.
- Take ceramic cups and transfer portions of the mixture.
- Microwave for 3-4 minutes.
- Enjoy as a delicious dessert!
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