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Peanut Butter Mug Cake

A single-serving chocolate cake with creamy peanut butter swirled through. Baked in a mug in the microwave in 2 minutes—no oven required.

Total time
5 min
Servings
1
Calories
412
Protein
9g
Peanut Butter Mug Cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder in a microwave-safe mug.

  2. Step 2

    Pour milk into the mug and stir until no dry lumps remain.

  3. Step 3

    Drop peanut butter into the center and swirl gently with a fork.

  4. Step 4

    Microwave on high for 90 seconds until the cake rises and surface is set.

  5. Step 5

    Let cool 1 minute. Serve warm with a spoon.

Tools you’ll need

  • microwave-safe mug (12 oz)
  • fork
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • microwave

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