Chocolate Peanut Butter Mug Cake: A 5-Minute Gooey Dessert

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.