Molten Peanut Butter Chocolate Mug Cake Recipe
A quick and delicious molten peanut butter chocolate mug cake that you can make in just minutes. This single-serving dessert combines rich cocoa flavor and creamy peanut butter in a warm, fudgy cake cooked effortlessly in the microwave. Perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings without the fuss of traditional baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute 10 seconds
- Total Time: 6 minutes 10 seconds
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Mug Cake Batter
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For the Filling and Topping
- 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the Mug: Spray a large heatproof mug with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the cake from sticking during microwaving.
- Make the Batter: In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, vegetable or canola oil, and vanilla extract until combined. Add the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, then whisk gently until a smooth batter forms. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cake tender.
- Layer the Batter and Peanut Butter: Pour half of the batter into the prepared mug. Dollop 1 tablespoon of creamy peanut butter evenly over the batter, then top with the remaining batter to cover the peanut butter layer.
- Microwave the Cake: Microwave the mug on high power for 1 minute and 10 seconds, or until the cake is just set on top. Avoid overcooking to prevent the cake from becoming tough or dry. If still wet, continue microwaving in 5-second increments until done.
- Add Final Peanut Butter: Remove the mug from the microwave and add an additional dollop of peanut butter on top. Let the cake cool for 5 minutes, allowing the peanut butter to melt and the cake to cool slightly.
- Serve: Enjoy the molten peanut butter chocolate mug cake directly from the mug with a spoon for a warm, gooey dessert experience.
Notes
- Use a large microwave-safe mug to prevent overflow while cooking.
- Adjust cooking time slightly depending on your microwave’s wattage.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute milk with almond or oat milk.
- Swapping creamy peanut butter for chunky adds texture variation.
- Do not overcook, as the cake will dry out and lose its molten texture.
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