4 Fast and Easy Cannabis-Infused Mug Cakes
Ready in under 2 minutes, these wonderfully simple mug cakes are perfect for a single-serving treat! These mug cakes contain no eggs and can be made gluten-free. Add cannabis-infused oil or butter for a speedy edible delight, or make them without cannabis to satisfy your munchies.
You’ll need a standard 12-ounce mug. Grab one of our unique Cannabis Community mugs and get started!
Table of Contents
- Microwaves and Cannabis
- Pro Tips
- Watch the Video Tutorial
- Cannabis-Infused Mug Cake Recipe Collection
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
Microwaves and Cannabis
Is it ok to Bake or Cook with Cannabis in a Microwave?
Absolutely. Contrary to popular belief, microwaves don’t heat up like your conventional oven. This is great news for the delicate cannabinoids in cannabis.
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 object 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 burnt 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 these cakes in the Oven?
Are You Still Skeptical? If you still don’t trust microwaves, we understand and got you covered! Ensure your mug is ovenproof, or use a muffin tin lined with a baking cup. Bake in a conventional oven at 350°. We estimate about 20 minutes of bake time if it’s in a mug.
Pro Tips
- 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!
Watch a recap from a previously live tutorial.
Cannabis-Infused Mug Cake Recipe Collection
Pumpkin Cannabis-Infused Spice Mug Cakes
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp flour or 1 to 1 gluten-free flour
- 2 tbsp white sugar or sweetener of choice
- pinch of salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- half a teaspoon of cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- pinch of cloves
- pinch of ginger
Or replace the spices with 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tbsp pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp milk or nut milk
- 1 tbsp cannabis-infused oil, melted cannabutter, prepared cannabinoid oil, or a combination of oils.
Additions:
- Raisins
- Chocolate chips
- Walnuts
- Caramel chips
- Whatever you dream up!
Topping Ideas:
- Whipped cream
- Cream cheese Frosting
- Vanilla buttercream frosting
- Drizzle maple syrup or caramel
- Ice cream
- What are your thoughts?
Steps
- Spray mug with non-stick cooking oil
- Mix all dry ingredients in a 12 oz mug or larger
- Stir in the pumpkin, vanilla, and milk, mixing well, ensuring no clumps of dry ingredients are stuck at the bottom. Stir in oil(s).
- Add in any extra additions you wish
- Place a paper towel down in the microwave and set the mug on top
- 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)
- Sprinkle any optional toppings that need to melt on the hot cake.
- 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.
Vanilla cannabis-Infused Mug Cakes
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp flour or 1 to 1 ratio gluten-free flour
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 3 tbsp milk or nut milk
- 2 tbsp of cannabis-infused oil, melted cannabutter, prepared cannabinoid oil, or a combination of oils.
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
Additions
- 1 tsp colored sprinkles
- Coconut flakes and replace milk with coconut milk
- White Chips
- Peanut butter chips
- Chocolate chips
- Try 2 tbsp mashed banana for banana cake
Toppings
- 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)
- Ice cream
- Cherry pie filling
Steps
- Spray mug with non-stick cooking oil
- Mix all dry ingredients together in a 12 oz mug or larger
- 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.
- Add in any extras you wish
- Place a paper towel down in the microwave and set the mug on top
- 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)
- Sprinkle any optional toppings that need to melt.
- Let cool before topping and eating, if you can wait that long.
Chocolate Cannabis Infused Mug Cakes
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp flour or 1 to 1 gluten-free flour
- 4 tbsp white sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Instant coffee or espresso powder, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- pinch of salt
- 4 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp of cannabis-infused oil, melted cannabutter, prepared cannabinoid oil, or a combination of oils.
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Additions
- Chocolate chips
- White Chocolate Chips
- Peanut butter chips
- Mini marshmallows
- A miniature candy bar pushed into the center.
- Whatever you are craving!
Toppings:
- Ice 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.)
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkle chocolate chips on top while hot and spread around.
Steps
- Spray mug with non-stick cooking oil
- Mix all dry ingredients in a 12 oz mug or larger
- 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.
- Add in any extras you wish
- Place a paper towel down in the microwave and set the mug on top
- 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)
- Sprinkle any optional toppings that need to melt.
- Let cool before topping and eating, if you can wait that long.
Apple Spice Cannabis-Infused Mug Cakes
- 5 tbsp flour or 1 to 1 ratio gluten-free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tbsp tablespoon white sugar
- 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
- pinch of allspice
- pinch of nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp applesauce
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp cannabis-infused oil, melted cannabutter, any prepared cannabinoid oil, or a combination of oils.
Additions
- Caramel chips
- Raisins
- Walnuts
- Diced apples
- Dried apples
Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Caramel syrup
- Vanilla buttercream frosting
- Cream cheese frosting
Steps
- Spray mug with non-stick cooking oil
- Mix all dry ingredients in a 12 oz mug or larger
- Stir in the milk, applesauce, and vanilla, mixing well, making sure there are no clumps of dry ingredients stuck at to the bottom.
- Add in any extras you wish
- Place a paper towel down in the microwave and set the mug on top
- 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)
- Sprinkle any optional toppings that need to melt.
- Let cool before topping and eating if you can wait that long.
