Indulge in Quick & Scrumptious Mug Cakes
When you have a sudden dessert craving, but you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen, a mug cake is the perfect solution. With just a few ingredients and a microwave, you can whip up delicious cakes in minutes. Today, we’ll guide you through two incredibly simple and delightful 3-ingredient mug cake recipes.
Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- Cocoa powder
- Egg
- Maple Syrup
Instructions:
- In a microwave-safe mug, whisk together the egg, cocoa powder, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds. If the middle appears raw, microwave for an additional 10 to 20 seconds.
Though the ingredients may hint at a sweet chocolate omelet, the result is far from it. If you’ve ever indulged in a molten lava cake at a fancy diner, this mug cake closely mimics that but without the heavy cream.
Kirbie Cravings offers an excellent guide on this recipe.
Peanut Butter Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- Peanut Butter
- Egg
- Cocoa powder
Instructions:
- In a small bowl or directly in your microwave-safe mug, beat the egg and peanut butter together.
- Whisk in the cocoa powder until the batter is smooth.
- Transfer to a tall microwave-safe mug and microwave on high for 90 seconds, or until the mug cake rises and its top sets.
This delightful recipe can be found in detail at Listotic.
Tips & Tricks
For those who might have specific dietary needs, there are versions of these recipes that are flourless, refined sugar-free, and oil-free. Some alternative versions even cater to the keto community, like the Gluten-free Snickerdoodle Mug Cake.
For a healthier spin on the classic vanilla mug cake, consider substituting regular milk with skim milk. The full recipe can be found at Tastes Better From Scratch.
Remember, the key to a great mug cake is using a microwave-safe mug. The convenience of these recipes lets you enjoy a delightful treat any time of the day!
