This Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake is a quick, rich, and fudgy single-serve dessert made in just 5 minutes! Perfect for when you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to bake a whole cake.
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or melted butter)
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1 tablespoon chocolate chips (optional, for extra gooeyness)
Instructions:
1. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
2. Add the Wet Ingredients:
- Stir in milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until combined.
3. Add the Peanut Butter:
- Drop 1 tablespoon of peanut butter into the center of the batter.
- Optionally, sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
4. Microwave the Mug Cake:
- Microwave on high for 60-90 seconds (cooking time may vary based on microwave power).
- The cake should rise but still be moist in the center.
5. Serve & Enjoy:
- Let it cool for 1-2 minutes before eating.
- Top with extra peanut butter, whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream!
Tips:
- For a molten center, add ½ tablespoon peanut butter in the middle before microwaving.
- Use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
- Want it extra fudgy? Add 1 tablespoon melted chocolate to the batter.
