As the daughter of two gym teachers, I grew up with a lot of clapping, whistling, running, and motivational soundtracks. So with that as my excuse, THIS IS GOING TO BE THE BEST YEAR EVER! Let’s go for it this year! Who’s with me? Come on!

To start off the New Year right, we’re going to celebrate with cake. Ok, it’s not the breakfast of champions, but it’s awesome and awesome always counts. These 5-minute mug cake recipes are super yummy and a snap to make.

The Ultimate Gooey Caramel Brownie Mug Cake Sundae
via willow bird baking

This ooey-gooey, yummy goodness is worthy of all the hand clapping you can muster. It’s decadent enough to serve as a shareable dessert to a family of four and indulgent enough to keep to yourself after a day of hard work.

Microwave Mug Brownie
via cooking classy

No one said indulgence has to be time consuming. Go ahead and reward yourself with this effortless treat concocted in the microwave!

Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake
via the novice chef

This recipe promises to provide you with the perfect texture, unbeatable tastiness, and comfort that only a chocolate and peanut butter combo can afford, all served up in a cute little mug.

Blueberry Muffin with Streusel Topping Mug Cake
via kirbie’s cravings

Ooh, now here’s one that’s passable as a single-serving breakfast. Go ahead and surprise your family with a warm muffin mug with a side of fruit to get them going some special morning.

Nutty Chocolate Mug Cake
via this little street

A little Nutella and a Ferrero Rocher chocolate makes for a warm, tasty winter afternoon treat in a sharable serving.

5-Minute Peach Cobbler Mug Cake
via cooking classy

Ready to give chocolate a break? You can make up a peach cobbler in a mug in five minutes. Yum!

Cookies and Cream Mug Cake
via kirbie’s cravings

Take five basic ingredients and make a treat that will keep the kiddos giddy with excitement long after they’ve devoured it.

Happy New Year!

Pictured at top of post: It may be too cold for camping, but luckily you can bring the campfire fun indoors with this 5-Minute Chocolate Fudge S’Mores Mug Cake via How Sweet It Is.