Description
A rich, soft, and ultra-moist chocolate peanut butter mug cake made in minutes right in your microwave. This single-serving dessert is perfect when you’re craving something sweet, quick, and comforting with that irresistible chocolate–peanut butter combo.
Ingredients
🛒 Ingredients (for 1 mug cake):
For the Mug Cake:
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
¼ teaspoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
3 tablespoons milk (or any plant-based milk)
2 tablespoons peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or melted butter)
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Add-ins:
1 tablespoon chocolate chips
Extra peanut butter for swirl on top
Instructions
📝 Instructions:
Step 1: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients
Add milk, peanut butter, oil, and vanilla extract. Stir well until you get a smooth batter with no lumps.
Step 3: Add Extras
Fold in chocolate chips or swirl a little extra peanut butter on top for a gooey center.
Step 4: Microwave
Microwave on high for 60–90 seconds. Start with 60 seconds, then add 10–15 seconds if needed. The cake should be set but still soft in the center.
Step 5: Cool & Serve
Let it cool for 1–2 minutes before eating. Enjoy directly from the mug or top with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
- Don’t overcook: Mug cakes cook fast and can turn rubbery if overdone.
- No egg needed: This recipe stays soft and moist without eggs.
- No milk option: Substitute with water, almond milk, or oat milk.
- Healthier version: Use natural peanut butter and reduce sugar or swap with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1–1.5 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Mug Cake
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: American