There's something about fall and winter that makes us instantly crave comfort food -- pie, pumpkin loaf, Christmas cookies and cakes. And though it's no longer bikini season (congratulations on surviving this year, by the way), all those high-sugar desserts consumed in ill-advised portions can creep up on you pretty quick.

That said, how sad would the dark, cold-weather months be without a little cake to take the edge off? Enter: Single-serving desserts. Tiny delights that pack all the flavor and satisfaction of full-size cakes, pies and crumbles without the danger of leftovers. Because I think we can all agree that dessert leftovers don't last long (cue images of us hate-eating an entire pan of brownies over the course of one evening).

To save us all from having to name our food babies, we rounded up a list of the best single-serving desserts out there. The best part? You can make all of these dessert recipes in the microwave in less than five minutes. Instead of waiting 30 minutes for a pan of brownies, have a mug brownie; don't bake an entire chocolate cake -- have a tiny one, in seconds. No skills or patience required. Just a coffee mug, a microwave and a sweet tooth.

Microwave dessert recipes don't come classier than this single-serving delight. Reserve five minutes and the coziest place on your couch to enjoy this adorable, 90-second mug cake.

Ingredients:
1/4 cup flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
1 tablespoon milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 carrot, grated
Dash of salt

Directions:
Blend dry ingredients in a microwave-safe mug. Stir in the coconut oil, milk and vanilla. Add the grated carrot and stir. Microwave on high for 90 seconds (give or take a few, depending on your microwave). Top with vanilla yogurt and a pecan.

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Your eyes do not deceive you -- this decadent s'mores mug cake is real, and perfectly portioned for a party of one. You don't even need a campfire to execute this yummy chocolate microwave dessert.

Ingredients:
2-3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 ounces milk chocolate chips
Marshmallow fluff or real marshmallows
Dash of salt

Directions:
Combine 3 tablespoons of butter and 1 ounce of chocolate chips in a small bowl -- melt in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, and aside. In your mug, stir the remaining melted butter with your graham cracker crumbs. Press the graham crumbs into the bottom of the mug to create a crust.

In a second bowl, whisk the sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth. Add flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa, and stir until a thick batter forms. Then slowly add in your melted butter-and-chocolate mixture, and throw in the remaining chocolate chips.

Pour half of the mixture into your mug on top of the graham cracker crust; then, add a scoop of marshmallow fluff or a few marshmallows on top. Layer the remaining batter on top of that. Cook in the microwave for 1 minute, 20 seconds to 2 minutes.

Take your mug out of the microwave and top with additional marshmallows, then pop it back in for another 5-10 seconds to melt them slightly. Garnish with graham cracker crumbs.

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They say red velvet tastes exactly the same as chocolate, but we swear that vibrant red color adds a little extra something. Get all the extravagance of a full-size red velvet cake in a single serving with this easy recipe for a fancy-looking mug cake.

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 drops red food coloring
Powdered sugar to dust on top

Directions:
In a large mug, use a small whisk or fork to mix the milk and vinegar. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together dry ingredients. Add it to your mug with the milk mixture, then add the vegetable oil and red food coloring. Whisk until smooth.

Cook in the microwave on high for 1 minute and 10 seconds. Dust with powdered sugar, and serve.

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Chocolate lovers, prepare to fall in love with microwave dessert recipes forever. This mouthwatering microwave brownie takes just two minutes, including prep time and bake time.

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons sugar
1 firmly packed tablespoon light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Dash of kosher salt
1 egg yolk
4 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
2 heaping tablespoons semisweet chocolate chunks

Directions:
Melt butter in a microwave-safe mug. Add sugars, vanilla, salt and egg yolk (not the white) to the melted butter, and stir.

Add flour and cocoa powder. Stir until combined. Last, add chocolate chunks.

Cook in the microwave for approximately 45 seconds, and enjoy.

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