4 Fast and Easy Cannabis-Infused Mug Cakes

• By Penelope Hamilton Crescibene
• November 10, 2022September 18, 2023
• Recipes

2 Minute Cannabis-Infused Mug Cakes

Ready in under 2 minutes, these wonderfully simple mug cakes are perfect for a single-serving treat!

I’ve tested 4 classic cake flavors that are begging to be cannabis-infused.

Dive into my very adaptable Vanilla Cannabis Infused Mug cake or my favorite rich Chocolate Cannabis Infused Mug Cake!

Feeling spicy?

You’ll have to try my Cannabis Infused Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake or sweet Apple Spice Cannabis Infused Mug Cake.

Add cannabis-infused oil or butter for a speedy edible delight, or make them without cannabis to satisfy your munchies.

These mug cakes contain no eggs and can be made gluten-free!

Why I Love Making Cake in a Mug

I know I’m not alone in randomly craving cake! With these recipes, you don’t need a special occasion or crowd to feed.

Although I like these mug cakes as an everyday treat, they are also perfect as a birthday treat, pick-me-up, or a gift combo made in a weed-inspired mug like we have in our Cannabis Community Shop for your best “bud”.

My top 10 reasons to fill a mug with cannabis and cake:

1. Instant High Delight :Mug cakes are your quick ticket to a sweet, cannabis-infused paradise, ready in mere minutes.
   
   
2. Minimal Cleanup, Maximal Chill: Mix, microwave, munch. One mug means less washing and more relaxing.
   
   
3. Solo Sesh Serving: Perfect when you’re vibing alone and crave a sweet, cannabis caress without baking an entire cake.
   
   
4. Versa-‘High’-tility: With countless flavors and mix-ins, you can tailor your mug cake to your current cannabis cravings.
   
   
5. Pantry Potluck: Most ingredients are likely already in your kitchen, waiting to be transformed into a delightful dessert.
   
   
6. Microwave Mellow: No need to spark up the oven; the microwave gets you baked, figuratively and literally!
   
   
7. Toking Trials: The quick prep allows for experimenting with flavors – perfect for adventurous edible enthusiasts.
   
   
8. No Commitment, Just Cannabis: If a flavor doesn’t vibe with your palate, you haven’t wasted much – except maybe a tiny buzz.
   
   
9. Crush Your Cravings: Ideal for that late-night munchie attack or a post-sesh sweet treat. No need to get “twice baked”, you can always skip the cannabis.
   
   
10. Puff, Pass, and Personalize: Fun to craft with fellow enthusiasts, allowing everyone to sprinkle their own special touch on their mug cake. 
    

Is it OK to Bake or Cook with Cannabis in a Microwave?

Absolutely. Contrary to popular belief, microwaves don’t heat up like conventional ovens.

This is great news for the delicate cannabinoids in cannabis.

I spent hours researching the science of microwave ovens in relation to how they heat and cook and how they affect the nutrients of foods.

I learned that microwave cooking does not reduce the nutritional value of foods any more than conventional cooking.

In fact, foods cooked in a microwave oven may retain more of their vitamins and minerals because microwave ovens can cook more quickly and without adding water.

Microwaves excite the molecules in your food, causing them to rub against each other. Much like rubbing your hands together, this friction causes heat.

The microwaves mainly target water, fat, and sugar molecules.

The time your cake would spend in a conventional oven would be much longer and, in turn, expose your cannabinoids to heat longer.

There’s no absolute highest temperature a microwave can reach, as microwaves don’t have heating elements like regular ovens.

The heat is produced by the microwaved food item and not the appliance. But since most foods have some amount of water, the maximum temperature they’ll reach is around 212°F (100°C).

Can I Decarboxylate Cannabis in the Microwave?

After learning how microwaves heat molecules, it may sound like a good idea, but the answer is NO!

Microwaves prefer water, fat, and sugar molecules. Plants and herbs don’t pair well with microwaves.

The maximum temperature food can get to and still be edible is near 212°F (or 100°C), the boiling point of water.

Most foods have plenty of water molecules. When the water turns to steam and escapes, foods begin to burn.

You may end up with a burned and crispy pile of once-valuable cannabis quite quickly.

Another key fact about microwaves is that they often cook unevenly. You’ve probably noticed the hot and cold spots as you reheat leftovers.

This is certainly not ideal for decarbing!

Can I Bake Cannabis Mug Cakes in the Oven?

Are You Still skeptical, or don’t own a microwave? No fear! We’ve got you covered.

Choose an ovenproof mug, a small ovenproof baking dish that holds at least 12 ounces, or a muffin tin lined with a baking cup.

Bake in a conventional oven at 350°.

We estimate about 15-20 minutes of baking time if it’s in a mug.

I haven’t needed to test the oven times, so please set your timer and check often. Insert a toothpick, and if it comes out fairly clean, you’re good to go.

The temperature of the baking dish will keep cooking your cake even after it’s removed from the oven. So, don’t overbake.

The High-Point: Final Thoughts

I really enjoyed all the research I endured for these recipes. We ate a lot of mug cakes too!

My son Alex is gluten-free and I always enjoy finding a recipe he can eat. (You’ll see him in the video with me.)

I never knew how to cook with the various power settings in my microwave. Now, I feel like a pro after reading so many articles!

To be honest, there’s nothing better than a moist sheet cake. These are great quick runner-ups, but don’t expect them to be quite the same.

Did you make any of these recipes? I’d love to hear about your experience and comments.

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Need Cannabutter? We’ve got you covered with our Ultimate Guide to Making Cannabis Butter.

Do you prefer cannabis oil? Check out our recipe for Cannabis-infused coconut oil.

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Tips on Baking Your Weed Infused Mug Cakes

• Make sure you melt your cannabis-infused oil, if it’s a solid such as coconut oil, before mixing it in.
  
  
• Replace the amount of oil required with a prepared tincture from a dispensary. Try other cannabinoids too.
  
  
• Warm a neutral-tasting carrier oil slightly and dissolve a cannabis concentrate into it. RSO, FECO,  kief, or a small amount of dried trim are some examples to stir in.
  
  
• Make sure your herb is decarboxylated first.
  
  
• Replace the desired amount of sugar in the recipe with cannasugar.
  
  
• If you use extra virgin unrefined coconut oil, you will taste a bit of coconut. Make the most of this by adding coconut flakes for a coconut cake!
  
  
• All recipes have been tested with gluten-free 1 to 1 baking flour and almond milk. They are also egg-free; you can use any nut milk you choose!
  
  

4 Single Serving Cannabis Infused Mug Cake Recipes

1. Cannabis-infused Pumpkin Spice Mug Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• pinch of salt
• pinch of cloves
• pinch of ginger
• pinch of nutmeg
• 1 tsp baking powder
• Your favorite Weed Mug
• half a teaspoon of cinnamon
• 4 tbsp flour or 1 to 1 gluten-free flour
• 2 tbsp white sugar or sweetener of choice 

Or replace the spices with 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice

• 1/2 vanilla extract 
• 3 tbsp milk or nut milk
• 2 tbsp pure pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp cannabis-infused oil, melted cannabutter, prepared cannabinoid oil, or a combination of oils.  

Additions:

• Raisins
• Walnuts
• Caramel chips
• Chocolate chips
• Whatever you dream up!

Topping Ideas:

• Ice cream 
• Whipped cream 
• Cream cheese Frosting
• Vanilla buttercream frosting
• Drizzle maple syrup or caramel

Steps

1. Spray mug with non-stick cooking oil

2. Mix all dry ingredients in a 12 oz mug or larger

3. Stir in the pumpkin, vanilla, and milk, mixing well, ensuring no clumps of dry ingredients are stuck at the bottom. Stir in oil(s). 

4. Add in any extra additions you wish

5.  Place a paper towel down in  the microwave and set the mug on top

6.  Microwave on high for 1 minute- All microwaves differ due to their wattage.
   
   Adjust time if needed by 5 seconds and check for doneness with a toothpick that comes out clean.
   
   Don’t worry if there is a bit of shine or wet moist cake on the top. It finishes cooking as it cools.
   
   You will not be happy if you overbake! The mug may be hot, so be cautious.
   
   (Recipe tested with a 1000-watt output microwave and takes about 1 min 10 seconds)  

7. Sprinkle any optional toppings that need to melt on the hot cake.
   
8. Once the cake is cooled, add your favorite frosting or whipped cream. 

All microwaves are different due to their wattage. Adjust time if needed and check for doneness with a toothpick that comes out clean. 

Preheat the oven to 350° F using an oven-proof mug or small baking dish to bake in the oven. 

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes if you are using a standard mug.

Check for doneness with a toothpick inserted that comes out clean.

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2. Vanilla cannabis-infused Mug Cakes

Ingredients 

• pinch of salt
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3 tbsp milk or nut milk
• 6 tbsp flour or 1 to 1 ratio gluten-free flour
• 2 tbsp of cannabis-infused oil, melted cannabutter, prepared cannabinoid oil, or a combination of oils.  

Additions

• White Chips 
• Chocolate chips
• Peanut butter chips
• 1 tsp colored sprinkles 
• Coconut flakes and replace milk with coconut milk
• Try 2 tbsp mashed banana for banana cake

Toppings

• Ice cream
• Whipped cream
• Vanilla buttercream frosting ( mix equal parts confectioners sugar and butter. (Try 2 tablespoons) Add a splash of milk, if needed, and a couple of drops of vanilla.  
• Chocolate Buttercream frosting (make a small batch up and store in the refrigerator)
• Cherry pie filling

Steps

1. Spray mug with non-stick cooking oil

2. Mix all dry ingredients together in a 12 oz mug or larger

3. Stir in the milk, vanilla, and cannabis infused-oil or cannabutter. Mix well. Make sure there are no clumps of dry ingredients stuck at the bottom.

4. Add in any extras you wish

5. Place a paper towel down in  the microwave and set the mug on top

6. Microwave on high for 1 minute- All microwaves differ due to their wattage.
   
   Adjust time if needed by 5 seconds and check for doneness with a toothpick inserted that comes out clean.
   
   Don’t worry if there is a bit of shine or wet moist cake on the top. It finishes cooking as it cools.
   
   You will not be happy if you overbake! The mug may be hot, so be cautious.
   
   (Recipe tested with a 1000-watt output microwave and takes about 1 min 15 seconds)  

7. Sprinkle any optional toppings that need to melt. 
   

8. Let cool before topping and eating, if you can wait that long. 

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3. Chocolate Cannabis Infused Mug Cakes

Ingredients

•  4 tbsp milk
•  pinch of salt
•  4 tbsp white sugar
•   ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
•  2 tablespoons cocoa powder
•  1/2  teaspoon baking powder
•  6 tbsp flour or 1 to 1 gluten-free flour
•  1/4 teaspoon Instant coffee or espresso powder, optional
•  2 tbsp of cannabis-infused oil, melted cannabutter, prepared cannabinoid oil, or a combination of oils.  
  

Additions

• Chocolate chips
• Peanut butter chips
• Mini marshmallows
• White Chocolate Chips
• A miniature candy bar pushed into the center.
• Whatever you are craving!
  

Toppings:

• Ice cream
  
• Whipped cream
  
• Vanilla buttercream frosting ( mix equal parts confectioners sugar and butter. (Try 2 tablespoons) Add a splash of milk, if needed, and a couple of drops of vanilla. 
  
• Chocolate buttercream frosting (Make a small batch up and store it in the refrigerator.)
  
• Sprinkle chocolate chips on top while hot and spread around.
  

Steps

1. Spray mug with non-stick cooking oil

2. Mix all dry ingredients in a 12 oz mug or larger

3. Stir in the milk, vanilla, and cannabis infused-oil or cannabutter. Mix well. Make sure there are no clumps of dry ingredients stuck at the bottom.

4. Add in any extras you wish

5. Place a paper towel down in  the microwave and set the mug on top

6. Microwave on high for 1 minute- All microwaves differ due to their wattage.
   
   Adjust time if needed by 5 seconds and check for doneness with a toothpick inserted that comes out clean.
   
   Don’t worry if there is a bit of shine or wet moist cake on the top. It finishes cooking as it cools. You will not be happy if you overbake!
   
   The mug may be hot, so be cautious. ( Recipe tested with a 1000-watt output microwave and takes about 1 min 15 seconds)  

7. Sprinkle any optional toppings that need to melt. 

8. Let cool before topping and eating, if you can wait that long. 
   

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4. Apple Spice Cannabis-Infused Mug Cakes

Ingredients for Apple Spice Cannabis Mug Cakes

•  2 tbsp milk
•  pinch of salt
•  pinch of allspice
•  pinch of nutmeg
•  2 tbsp applesauce
•  1 tsp baking powder
•   ½  teaspoon cinnamon
•  1 tbsp packed brown sugar
•  1  tbsp tablespoon white sugar
•  5 tbsp flour or 1 to 1 ratio gluten-free flour
•  1 tbsp cannabis-infused oil, melted cannabutter, any prepared cannabinoid oil, or a combination of oils.  
  

Additions

• Raisins
• Walnuts
• Diced apples 
• Dried apples
• Caramel chips
  

Toppings

• Caramel syrup
• Whipped cream
• Cream cheese frosting
• Vanilla buttercream frosting
  

Steps

1. Spray mug with non-stick cooking oil

2. Mix all dry ingredients in a 12 oz mug or larger
   
3. Stir in the milk, applesauce, and vanilla, mixing well, making sure there are no clumps of dry ingredients stuck at to the bottom.

4. Add in any extras you wish

5. Place a paper towel down in  the microwave and set the mug on top

6. Microwave on high for 1 minute- All microwaves differ due to their wattage.
   
   Adjust time if needed by 5 seconds and check for doneness with a toothpick inserted that comes out clean.
   
   Don’t worry if there is a bit of shine or wet moist cake on the top. It finishes cooking as it cools. You will not be happy if you overbake!
   
   The mug may be hot, so be cautious. ( Recipe tested with a 1000-watt output microwave and takes about 1 min 15 seconds)  

7. Sprinkle any optional toppings that need to melt. 

8. Let cool before topping and eating if you can wait that long. 

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If you have questions about making or using cannabis-infused oil, be sure to read these blog articles:

5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Making Cannabis-Infused Oil

How to Make Cannabis-Infused Coconut Oil or MCT Oil

How To Consume Cannabis Edibles

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