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chocolate mug cake A spoonful of soft, fluffy chocolate mug cake with peanut butter in the center, served with fresh raspberries and chocolate chunks on the side

Chocolate Mug Cake

In just two minutes, satisfy your Chocolate Mug Cake cravings with a quick and easy single-serve mug cake.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chocolate mug cake, mug cake recipe, quick dessert, single serving cake
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Total Time: 4 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 344.9kcal
Cost: $1

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour standard flour
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder unsweetened, for a rich chocolate flavor
  • 2 teaspoon sugar adjust for sweetness
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder helps the cake rise
  • Pinch of salt enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil vegetable or canola oil works best
  • 2 tablespoon milk dairy or non-dairy milk
  • 1 tablespoon peanut butter adds a creamy, rich center

Instructions

  • In a microwave-safe mug, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir until fully combined with no clumps.
    A close-up of dry ingredients like cocoa powder and flour being added to a cup for a quick microwave cake
  • Add in the oil and milk, and stir until the batter is smooth and well combined.
    A cup with smooth chocolate cake batter after mixing, ready for baking or microwaving.
  • Spoon the peanut butter into the center of the batter, pushing it down slightly into the mixture.
    A cup of chocolate cake batter with a dollop of peanut butter on top, ready to be microwaved for a quick dessert.
  • Microwave the mug cake on high for 1 minute. Keep an eye on it, as microwave power varies. Once done, let it sit for a few seconds before enjoying.

Notes

This recipe isn't overly sweet, so feel free to adjust the sugar to taste or add chocolate chips for extra sweetness.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Serving | Calories: 344.9kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 28.4g (9%) | Protein: 7.3g (15%) | Fat: 23.5g (36%) | Saturated Fat: 4.4g (28%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15.4g | Sodium: 569mg (25%) | Potassium: 160mg (5%) | Fiber: 1.5g (6%) | Sugar: 6.4g (7%) | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 10mg (56%)
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