Chocolate Mug Cake
In just two minutes you can have this perfect single serving chocolate mug cake to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Servings: 1
Calories: 335kcal
Equipment
- Mug
- Microwave
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.02*
- 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder $0.03
- 2 tsp granulated sugar $0.04**
- ¼ tsp baking powder $0.02
- a pinch salt $0.01
- 1 Tbsp cooking oil $0.04
- 2 Tbsp milk $0.02***
- 1 Tbsp peanut butter $0.14
Instructions
- In your mug, stir together the dry ingredients (flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and a pinch of salt). Make sure there are no clumps.
- Stir in the vegetable oil and milk until the mixture is smooth. Drop a tablespoon of peanut butter into the center and push it down into the batter.
- Microwave on high for one minute**** and then enjoy!
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Notes
*Swap the all-purpose flour for a 1:1 gluten-free flour to make this recipe without gluten.
**This recipe isn't overly sweet, so feel free to up the sugar amount or add chocolate chips if you want it sweeter!
***Use your favorite plant-based milk (almond, soy, oat) to make this recipe dairy-free and vegan.
****Microwave power varies, so you may want to experiment with the cooking time. If your microwave is over 1000 watts, start checking around 50 seconds. Lower-powered microwaves may need an extra 10-20 seconds.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Sodium: 187mg | Fiber: 3g