A Guide to Quick and Easy Microwave Mug Cakes
There’s nothing more satisfying than a quick dessert that’s easy to make, especially when it requires only a handful of ingredients. These 3-ingredient mug cakes, ranging from chocolate to peanut butter and vanilla, are the epitome of simplicity. And the best part? You don’t need to be a seasoned chef to make them. All you need is a microwave, a few ingredients, and a mug.
Chocolate Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 Egg
- Flour
- Nutella
Instructions:
- Into a microwave-safe tall large mug, add the egg, flour, and Nutella.
- Use a fork to mix the batter well until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Place the mug in the microwave and microwave for 1 minute and 20 seconds.
- If the middle is raw, microwave for an additional 10 to 20 seconds.
Peanut Butter Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- Flour-less batter
- Peanut Butter
- Chocolate chips or an extra drizzle of peanut butter (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare a flour-less microwave peanut butter batter.
- This easy peanut butter mug cake should be fudgy and moist.
- Cook in the microwave and it’s ready in under 5 minutes. If desired, add in some chocolate chips or an extra drizzle of peanut butter on top.
Vanilla Mug Cake
Ingredients:
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder and salt
- Milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract
- Sprinkles
Instructions:
- Add flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a mug.
- Stir in milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth, ensuring to scrape the bottom of the mug.
- Stir in sprinkles.
- Cook in a microwave for 70-90 seconds (or until the cake is just set).
- Allow to rest in microwave for 1 minute before consuming.
If you don’t have a microwave at hand, don’t worry! You can also make these mug cakes in an oven or an air fryer. For the oven, simply preheat to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for 10-12 minutes. For the air fryer, preheat to 350 degrees and follow similar timings.
Enjoy your quick and delightful mug cakes!
