"The One" Chocolate Mug Cake

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4.5

320 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    3 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 min

  • Total Time

    4 mins

  • Servings

    1

  • Calories

    3449 kcal

"The One" Chocolate Mug Cake

"The One" Chocolate Mug Cake is a quick single-serving dessert made by mixing dry ingredients—flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt—with oil and milk in a mug. A dollop of peanut butter is added before microwaving, producing a moist, chocolate-flavored cake with a gooey center from the peanut butter. This makes a compact, simple treat with minimal prep.

Description

"The One" Chocolate Mug Cake uses basic pantry ingredients including flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt mixed with neutral cooking oil and milk to form a smooth batter in a mug. Incorporating a tablespoon of peanut butter into the center adds a rich, creamy contrast after microwaving. The mug cake cooks in about one minute, creating a small cake with a moist crumb and a warm, peanut butter-infused core. The method requires no oven and minimal tools or cleanup.

The quick microwave cooking time depends on individual power, so slight adjustment of seconds can optimize softness and prevent drying. This recipe suits single servings where a fast chocolate fix is desired, with the peanut butter providing a hint of nuttiness unique from typical mug cakes.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.02
  • 1 Tbsp cocoa powder $0.03, unsweetened
  • 2 tsp sugar $0.01
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder $0.02
  • salt $0.01, a pinch
  • 1 Tbsp neutral cooking oil $0.04, generic cooking oil
  • 2 Tbsp milk $0.04
  • 1 Tbsp peanut butter $0.13

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Microwave on high for one minute and then enjoy!

Notes

  • Microwave power varies; adjust cooking time by 5-10 seconds as needed for optimal texture.
  • Use a microwave-safe mug and avoid overfilling to prevent spilling during cooking.
  • The peanut butter center adds a soft, creamy contrast to the chocolate cake.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Serving Calories 344.9kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 28.4g (9%) Protein 7.3g (15%) Fat 23.5g (36%) Sodium 569mg (24%) Fiber 1.5g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3449 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 344.9kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 28.4g 9%
Protein 7.3g 15%
Fat 23.5g 36%
Sodium 569mg 24%
Fiber 1.5g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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